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

Introduction to the verb luxer

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The English translation of the French verb luxer is “to dislocate” or “to sprain.” It is pronounced as “luh-kseh” in its infinitive form.

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The origin of luxer can be traced back to the Latin word “luxare,” which also means “to dislocate.” In everyday French, luxer is most often used in medical or sports contexts to describe an injury where a bone or joint is moved out of its normal position.

Examples:

Je me suis luxé la cheville en jouant au football. (I sprained my ankle while playing soccer.)
Le médecin a dit que j’ai luxé mon poignet et que je dois porter une attelle pendant quelques semaines. (The doctor said I dislocated my wrist and I have to wear a brace for a few weeks.)
Fais attention, tu pourrais te luxer l’épaule si tu soulèves ces poids trop lourds. (Be careful, you could dislocate your shoulder if you lift those weights that are too heavy.)

Luxer – 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 luxer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je luxe	Je me suis luxé le poignet	I dislocated my wrist
Tu	Tu luxes	Tu t’es luxé le genou	You dislocated your knee
Il	Il luxe	Il s’est luxé l’épaule	He dislocated his shoulder
Elle	Elle luxe	Elle s’est luxé la cheville	She dislocated her ankle
On	On luxe	On s’est luxé le coude	We dislocated our elbow
Nous	Nous luxons	Nous nous luxons la hanche	We dislocate our hip
Vous	Vous luxe	Vous vous êtes luxé le doigt	You dislocated your finger
Ils	Ils luxent	Ils se luxent le pied	They dislocate their foot
Elles	Elles luxent	Elles se luxent la mâchoire	They dislocate their jaw