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

Introduction to the verb juxtaposer

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The English translation of the French verb juxtaposer is “to juxtapose.” It is pronounced as “zhooxt-poh-zey.”

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Juxtaposer comes from the Latin word “juxta,” meaning “near” or “close to,” and the Latin word “ponere,” meaning “to place.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of placing two or more things side by side, especially in order to compare or contrast them.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Les tableaux sont juxtaposés les uns aux autres dans cette galerie. (The paintings are juxtaposed next to each other in this gallery.)
L’auteur a juxtaposé des images sombres avec des passages plus légers dans son livre. (The author juxtaposed dark images with lighter passages in his book.)
La colère et la tristesse se juxtaposent souvent dans des situations stressantes. (Anger and sadness often juxtapose in stressful situations.)

Juxtaposer – 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 juxtaposer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	juxtapose	Je juxtapose des éléments différents.	I juxtapose different elements.
Tu	juxtaposes	Tu juxtaposes les couleurs avec soin.	You juxtapose colors carefully.
Il	juxtapose	Il juxtapose les idées avec succès.	He juxtaposes ideas successfully.
Elle	juxtapose	Elle juxtapose des images intéressantes.	She juxtaposes interesting images.
On	juxtapose	On juxtapose les différentes techniques.	We juxtapose different techniques.
Nous	juxtaposons	Nous juxtaposons les opinions différentes.	We juxtapose different opinions.
Vous	juxtaposez	Vous juxtaposez les pièces du puzzle.	You juxtapose puzzle pieces.
Ils	juxtaposent	Ils juxtaposent les matériaux pour construire.	They juxtapose materials to build.
Elles	juxtaposent	Elles juxtaposent les objets pour créer une scène.	They juxtapose objects to create a scene.