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

Introduction to the verb occlure

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The English translation of the French verb occlure is “to obstruct” or “to block.” It is pronounced as “oh-KLOOHR.”

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The word occlure comes from the Latin word “occludere” meaning “to shut or close.” In everyday French, it is most commonly used to describe the act of physically blocking or closing something, but it can also be used in a figurative sense to refer to hindering or preventing something from happening.

Here are three simple examples of occlure being used in different contexts:

Le conducteur a dû occlure la route à cause d’un accident. (The driver had to block the road due to an accident.)
La poussière a occlusé le filtre, donc le climatiseur ne fonctionne plus. (The dust has obstructed the filter, so the air conditioner is no longer working.)
Les manifestations ont occlusé le centre-ville, rendant impossible l’accès aux commerces. (The demonstrations have blocked the city center, making it impossible to access the shops.)

Occlure – 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 occlure

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’occlus	Je j’occlus la porte.	I close the door.
Tu	tu occlus	Tu occlus la bouteille.	You close the bottle.
Il	il occlut	Il occlut le dossier.	He closes the file.
Elle	elle occlut	Elle occlut la fenêtre.	She closes the window.
On	on occlut	On occlut les lumières.	We turn off the lights.
Nous	nous occluons	Nous occluons le dossier.	We close the file.
Vous	vous occluez	Vous occluez la porte.	You close the door.
Ils	ils occluent	Ils occluent la fenêtre.	They close the window.
Elles	elles occluent	Elles occluent la bouteille.	They close the bottle.