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

Introduction to the verb perquisitionner

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The English translation of the French verb perquisitionner is “to search” or “to raid.” It is pronounced as “pair-kee-zee-see-on-ay.”

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The word perquisitionner comes from the Latin word “perquisitare,” meaning “to search diligently.” It is often used in every day French to describe a thorough search or investigation, especially when it involves government or law enforcement officials.

Examples of its usage are:

Les policiers ont perquisitionné la maison du suspect. (The police searched the suspect’s house.)
Nous avons dû laisser entrer les agents pour qu’ils puissent perquisitionner nos bureaux. (We had to let the agents in so they could search our offices.)
Le procureur a ordonné une perquisition dans l’entreprise pour trouver des preuves de fraude. (The prosecutor ordered a raid on the company to find evidence of fraud.)

Perquisitionner – 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 perquisitionner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je perquisitionne	Je perquisitionne dans la maison.	I search the house.
Tu	Tu perquisitionnes	Tu perquisitionnes tous les tiroirs.	You search all the drawers.
Il	Il perquisitionne	Il perquisitionne la chambre.	He searches the room.
Elle	Elle perquisitionne	Elle perquisitionne le salon.	She searches the living room.
On	On perquisitionne	On perquisitionne dans le bureau.	One searches in the office.
Nous	Nous perquisitionnons	Nous perquisitionnons la cave.	We search the basement.
Vous	Vous perquisitionnez	Vous perquisitionnez la voiture.	You search the car.
Ils	Ils perquisitionnent	Ils perquisitionnent la cuisine.	They search the kitchen.
Elles	Elles perquisitionnent	Elles perquisitionnent le jardin.	They search the garden.