Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb jouxter

Introduction to the verb jouxter

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The English translation of jouxter is “to be adjacent to” or “to border”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “zhoox-teh”.

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Jouxter comes from the Old French word “jouster” which means “to tilt” or “to joust”. In everyday French, it is most often used to describe something that is physically next to or touching something else.

Example 1:
French: La maison jouxte l’église.
English: The house is adjacent to the church.

Example 2:
French: Le parc jouxte la rivière.
English: The park borders the river.

Example 3:
French: Les deux pays jouxtent l’un l’autre.
English: The two countries are adjacent to each other.

Jouxter – About the French Present Tense

The French present tense, also known as “le présent,” is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or for actions that are habitual, general truths, or that will occur in the near future. It’s the most basic and common tense in French.

To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Common Everyday Usage Patterns For Le Present

1. Describing Actions in the Present: The present tense is used to describe actions happening right now or at the moment of speaking. For example: “Je parle avec mon ami” (I am talking to my friend).

2. Expressing Habits and Routines: The present tense is used to talk about habitual actions or routines. For example: “Je travaille tous les jours” (I work every day).

3. Stating General Truths: The present tense is used to express general truths or facts. For example: “La Terre tourne autour du soleil” (The Earth orbits around the sun).

4. Talking about Near Future: The present tense can be used to express future actions that are very imminent or part of a planned schedule. For example: “Je pars demain matin” (I am leaving tomorrow morning).

Interactions with Other Tenses

– Present vs. Future Tense: In some cases, the French present tense can be used to express the future when the context makes it clear that the action is imminent. However, for actions further in the future or less certain, the future tense is typically used.

– Present vs. Past Tenses: To describe actions that occurred in the past, you would use the past tenses like the passé composé (compound past) or the imparfait (imperfect). The choice between these past tenses depends on the specific aspect and circumstances of the past action.

– Present vs. Conditional Tense: The conditional tense is used to express actions that are dependent on a condition. If a condition is met, the action may happen. The present tense is used for actions in the present, while the conditional is used for hypothetical or future actions based on conditions.

– Present vs. Imperative: The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests. The present tense is used for general statements, and the imperative is used for direct orders or requests.

Understanding the French present tense and its interactions with other tenses is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, you cannot become proficient!

Table of the Present Tense Conjugation of jouxter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je jouxte	Je jouxte la maison.	I am next to the house.
Tu	tu jouxtes	Tu jouxtes l’école.	You are next to the school.
Il	il jouxte	Il jouxte le parc.	He is next to the park.
Elle	elle jouxte	Elle jouxte la rivière.	She is next to the river.
On	on jouxte	On jouxte le magasin.	We are next to the store.
Nous	nous jouxtons	Nous jouxtons le stade.	We are next to the stadium.
Vous	vous jouxtez	Vous jouxtez la gare.	You are next to the train station.
Ils	ils jouxtent	Ils jouxtent le café.	They are next to the café.
Elles	elles jouxtent	Elles jouxtent la montagne.	They are next to the mountain.