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

Introduction to the verb provisionner

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The English translation of the French verb provisionner is “to provision” and the infinitive form is pronounced as “proh-vee-zee-oh-nay”.

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The word “provisionner” comes from the French word “provision” which means “supply”. It is most often used in everyday French in the context of stocking or supplying something.

Examples:

Nous devons provisionner suffisamment de nourriture pour notre voyage. (We need to provision enough food for our trip.)
Le magasin a provisionné des masques pour les clients. (The store has provisioned masks for the customers.)
Mon père a toujours l’habitude de provisionner de l’argent pour les urgences. (My father always has the habit of provisioning money for emergencies.)

Provisionner – 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 provisionner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	provisionne	Je provisionne de l’argent pour mes vacances.	I am budgeting money for my vacation.
tu	provisionnes	Tu provisionnes toujours trop de nourriture.	You always stock up on too much food.
il	provisionne	Il provisionne le bateau pour la traversée.	He is stocking the boat for the crossing.
elle	provisionne	Elle provisionne des vêtements pour l’hiver.	She is stocking up on clothes for the winter.
on	provisionne	On provisionne des médicaments pour le voyage.	We are stocking up on medication for the trip.
nous	provisionnons	Nous provisionnons pour la fête de demain.	We are stocking up for the party tomorrow.
vous	provisionnez	Vous provisionnez pour toute la famille.	You are stocking up for the whole family.
ils	provisionnent	Ils provisionnent des provisions pour le camping.	They are stocking up on supplies for camping.
elles	provisionnent	Elles provisionnent des cadeaux pour Noël.	They are stocking up on gifts for Christmas.