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

Introduction to the verb opiner

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The English translation of the French verb opiner is “to express an opinion” or “to give one’s opinion.” It is pronounced as “oh-pee-nay.”

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The word “opiner” comes from the Old French verb “opiner,” which means “to think, believe, or opine.” It is most often used in everyday French to express one’s personal thoughts or beliefs on a certain topic or issue.

Three simple examples of its usage in French are:

Je vais opiner sur ce sujet lors de la réunion. (I will give my opinion on this subject during the meeting.)
Les experts ont opiné que cette politique est inefficace. (The experts have expressed their opinion that this policy is ineffective.)
Nous devrions tous avoir le droit d’opiner librement. (We should all have the right to freely express our opinions.)

Translation:

I will give my opinion on this subject during the meeting.
The experts have expressed their opinion that this policy is ineffective.
We should all have the right to freely express our opinions.

Opiner – 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 opiner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Opine	Je opine	I opine
Tu	Opines	Tu opines	You opine
Il	Opine	Il opine	He opines
Elle	Opine	Elle opine	She opines
On	Opine	On opine	One opines
Nous	Opinons	Nous opinons	We opine
Vous	Opinez	Vous opinez	You opine
Ils	Opinent	Ils opinent	They opine
Elles	Opinent	Elles opinent	They opine