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

Introduction to the verb permanenter

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The English translation of the French verb permanenter is “to make permanent.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “pehr-mahn-ehn-teh.”

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Permanenter comes from the Latin word “permanere” meaning “to remain.” In everyday French, it is often used in reference to making something permanent or lasting.

Examples:

Nous allons permanenter notre décision demain. (We are going to make our decision permanent tomorrow.)
Le tatouage est un moyen de permanenter un dessin sur la peau. (Tattoos are a way to make a design permanent on the skin.)
Il ne faut pas permanenter les décisions hâtives. (One should not make hasty decisions permanent.)

Permanenter – 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 permanenter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je permanente	Je permanente dans cette ville depuis cinq ans.	I have been living in this city for five years.
Tu	Tu permanentes	Tu permanentes dans ce poste depuis deux mois.	You have been working in this position for two months.
Il	Il permanente	Il permanente avec nous depuis le début.	He has been staying with us since the beginning.
Elle	Elle permanente	Elle permanente dans cet appartement depuis l’année dernière.	She has been living in this apartment since last year.
On	On permanente	On permanente dans cet état d’esprit tout le temps.	We are always in this state of mind.
Nous	Nous permanentons	Nous permanentons notre soutien à cette cause.	We are continuing to support this cause.
Vous	Vous permanentez	Vous permanentez dans cette entreprise depuis dix ans.	You have been working in this company for ten years.
Ils	Ils permanentent	Ils permanentent dans ce village depuis leur enfance.	They have been living in this village since childhood.
Elles	Elles permanentent	Elles permanentent leur amitié depuis l’école primaire.	They have maintained their friendship since elementary school.