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

Introduction to the verb lasser

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The English translation of the French verb lasser is “to tire” or “to wear out.” The infinitive form of lasser is pronounced as “lah-say.”

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In everyday French, lasser is most often used to express the feeling of being physically or mentally tired or exhausted. It can also be used to describe a feeling of boredom or disinterest.

Examples:

Je suis lassé de travailler toute la journée. (I am tired from working all day.)
Elle s’ennuie facilement et se lasse rapidement des jeux. (She gets bored easily and quickly tires of games.)
L’escalade m’a totalement lassé, je préfère essayer autre chose maintenant. (I am completely tired of rock climbing, I prefer to try something else now.)

Lasser – 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 lasser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	lasse	Je me lasse vite de ces tâches.	I quickly get tired of these tasks.
tu	lasses	Tu lasses toujours les autres faire le travail.	You always let others do the work.
il	lasse	Il lasse facilement ses amis avec ses histoires.	He easily bores his friends with his stories.
elle	lasse	Elle lasse ses parents avec ses caprices.	She tires her parents with her tantrums.
on	lasse	On ne se lasse jamais de cette belle vue.	One never gets tired of this beautiful view.
nous	lassons	Nous nous lassons de la routine quotidienne.	We get tired of the daily routine.
vous	lassez	Vous lassez vos collègues avec vos blagues.	You tire your colleagues with your jokes.
ils	lassent	Ils lassent leurs professeurs avec leur comportement.	They tire their teachers with their behavior.
elles	lassent	Elles lassent leurs enfants avec leurs incessantes demandes.	They tire their children with their constant demands.