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

Introduction to the verb nominer

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The English translation of the French verb nominer is “to nominate.” It is pronounced as “no-mee-neh.”

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The language origin of nominer can be traced back to the Latin word “nominare,” meaning “to name.” In everyday French, it is most often used to refer to the action of choosing or proposing someone for a position or honor. It can also be used in a more general sense to mean “to name” or “to designate.”

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Je vais nominer Marie pour le poste de présidente du club. (I am going to nominate Marie for the position of club president.)
Le jury a nominé trois finalistes pour le Prix de la Littérature. (The jury nominated three finalists for the Literature Prize.)
Les parents ont nominé leur fils Jean en tant que tuteur légal de leur petite fille. (The parents nominated their son Jean as the legal guardian of their little girl.)

Nominer – 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 nominer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je nomme	Je nomme mon chat	I name my cat
Tu	Tu nommes	Tu nommes ton amie	You name your friend
Il	Il nomme	Il nomme son fils	He names his son
Elle	Elle nomme	Elle nomme sa fille	She names her daughter
On	On nomme	On nomme le nouveau restaurant	We name the new restaurant
Nous	Nous nommons	Nous nommons notre équipe	We name our team
Vous	Vous nommez	Vous nommez votre entreprise	You name your company
Ils	Ils nomment	Ils nomment leurs enfants	They name their children
Elles	Elles nomment	Elles nomment leurs animaux	They name their animals