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

Introduction to the verb nantir

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The English translation of the French verb nantir is “to pledge” or “to mortgage.” It is pronounced as “nahn-teer.”

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Nantir comes from the Latin word “nancisci” meaning “to obtain” or “to acquire.” In everyday French, it is most often used in financial contexts, such as taking out a loan or securing a mortgage.

Je dois nantir ma maison pour obtenir le prêt. (I have to mortgage my house to get the loan.)
Le propriétaire a nanti la voiture pour couvrir les frais de réparation. (The owner pledged the car to cover the repair costs.)
Nous avons nanti nos bijoux pour financer notre voyage. (We mortgaged our jewelry to finance our trip.)

Nantir – 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 nantir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Nantis	Je nantis	I mortgage
Tu	Nantis	Tu nantis	You mortgage
Il	Nantit	Il nantit	He mortgages
Elle	Nantit	Elle nantit	She mortgages
On	Nantit	On nantit	One mortgages
Nous	Nantissons	Nous nantissons	We mortgage
Vous	Nantissez	Vous nantissez	You mortgage
Ils	Nantissent	Ils nantissent	They mortgage
Elles	Nantissent	Elles nantissent	They mortgage