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

Introduction to the verb processionner

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The English translation of the French verb processionner is “to process” or “to proceed”. It is pronounced as “pro-ses-yo-ne”.

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Processionner is derived from the French word “procession”, which comes from the Latin word “processio”, meaning “a proceeding or advance”. In everyday French, processionner is most often used in legal or administrative contexts, referring to the act of taking legal action or proceeding with a particular matter.

Les avocats ont décidé de processionner contre l’accusé. – The lawyers have decided to take legal action against the accused.
L’entreprise a dû processionner pour récupérer les impayés. – The company had to proceed to recover the unpaid debts.
La famille va processionner pour obtenir l’héritage. – The family is going to take legal action to obtain the inheritance.

Processionner – 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 processionner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	processionne	Je processionne avec mes collègues.	I process with my colleagues.
Tu	processionnes	Tu processionnes en silence.	You process in silence.
Il	processionne	Il processionne avec grâce.	He processes with grace.
Elle	processionne	Elle processionne en tête de cortège.	She processes at the head of the procession.
On	processionne	On processionne ensemble.	We process together.
Nous	processionnons	Nous processionnons pour la paix.	We process for peace.
Vous	processionnez	Vous processionnez avec fierté.	You process with pride.
Ils	processionnent	Ils processionnent religieusement.	They process religiously.
Elles	processionnent	Elles processionnent en chantant.	They process while singing.