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

Introduction to the verb marier

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The English translation of the French verb marier is “to marry” or “to wed.” It is pronounced “mah-ree-eh.”

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The language origin of marier comes from the Latin word “maritare,” meaning “to unite in marriage.” It is most commonly used in everyday French to refer to the act of getting married, whether in a civil or religious ceremony.

Examples:

Ils vont se marier l’été prochain. (They are going to get married next summer.)
Je suis en train de marier mes deux amis. (I am officiating the wedding of my two friends.)
Mes parents se sont mariés en 1995. (My parents got married in 1995.)

Marier – 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 marier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	marie	Je me marie en juin.	I am getting married in June.
Tu	maries	Tu te maries à la plage.	You are getting married at the beach.
Il	marie	Il se marie avec sa petite amie.	He is getting married with his girlfriend.
Elle	marie	Elle se marie dans une semaine.	She is getting married in a week.
On	marie	On se marie à l’église.	We are getting married at the church.
Nous	marions	Nous nous marions le mois prochain.	We are getting married next month.
Vous	mariez	Vous vous mariez en été.	You are getting married in summer.
Ils	marient	Ils se marient dans leur ville natale.	They are getting married in their hometown.
Elles	marient	Elles se marient en même temps.	They are getting married at the same time.