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

Introduction to the verb phraser

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The English translation of the French verb phraser is “to phrase.” It is pronounced as “frah-zay” in its infinitive form.

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The word “phraser” comes from the Old French word “phraser,” which means “to express in words.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the act of expressing or wording something in a particular way.

Here are three simple examples of how phraser is used in everyday French:

Je pense que tu pourrais mieux phraser tes idées pour qu’elles soient plus claires. (I think you could phrase your ideas better so they are clearer.)
Il a bien phrasé sa demande pour obtenir une augmentation de salaire. (He phrased his request well to get a raise.)
Nous devons apprendre à phraser nos arguments de manière persuasive. (We need to learn how to phrase our arguments in a persuasive manner.)

Phraser – 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 phraser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je phrase	Je phrase	I phrase
tu	tu phrases	Tu phrases	You phrase
il	il phrase	Il phrase	He phrases
elle	elle phrase	Elle phrase	She phrases
on	on phrase	On phrase	We phrase
nous	nous phrasions	Nous phrasions	We phrase
vous	vous phrasez	Vous phrasez	You phrase
ils	ils phrasent	Ils phrasent	They phrase
elles	elles phrasent	Elles phrasent	They phrase