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

Introduction to the verb liaisonner

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The English translation of the French verb liaisonner is “to connect” or “to link.” It is pronounced “lee-ay-zohn-ay.”

Liaisonner comes from the French noun “liaison,” meaning a connection or link. In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the action of linking or connecting two things or people.

Examples:

  1. Je dois liaisonner ces deux pièces ensemble. (I need to connect these two pieces together.)
  2. Elle a réussi à liaisonner le groupe de travail avec les clients. (She managed to link the work team with the clients.)
  3. Nous allons liaisonner nos entreprises pour un projet commun. (We are going to connect our companies for a joint project.)

Liaisonner – 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 liaisonner

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je je liaisonne Je liaisonne avec mon collègue. I am liaising with my colleague.
tu tu liaisonnes Tu as l’habitude de liaisonner avec l’équipe. You are used to liaising with the team.
il il liaisonne Il doit liaisonner avec les clients. He has to liaise with the clients.
elle elle liaisonne Elle préfère liaisonner par email. She prefers to liaise by email.
on on liaisonne On peut liaisonner ensemble pour le projet. We can liaise together for the project.
nous nous liaisonnons Nous liaisonnons pour préparer la réunion. We are liaising to prepare for the meeting.
vous vous liaisonnez Vous devez liaisonner avec le département financier. You have to liaise with the finance department.
ils ils liaisonnent Ils aiment bien liaisonner pour résoudre les problèmes. They like to liaise to solve problems.
elles elles liaisonnent Elles doivent liaisonner pour organiser l’événement. They have to liaise to organize the event.

Other Conjugations for Liaisonner.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner    (this article)

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb liaisonner

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