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

Introduction to the verb publier

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The English translation of the French verb publier is “to publish.” It is pronounced as “pew-blee-ay.”

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Publier comes from the Old French word “poblier,” which means “to make known publicly.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of releasing something to the public, such as a book, article, or announcement.

Examples:

Je vais publier mon premier roman l’année prochaine. (I am going to publish my first novel next year.)
Le journal a publié un nouvel article sur l’économie. (The newspaper published a new article about the economy.)
La compagnie a publié une déclaration officielle sur les réseaux sociaux. (The company published an official statement on social media.)

Publier – 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 publier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	publie	Je publie un nouvel article chaque semaine.	I publish a new article every week.
tu	publies	Tu publies souvent sur les réseaux sociaux.	You often publish on social media.
il	publie	Il publie des livres depuis des années.	He has been publishing books for years.
elle	publie	Elle publie des photos de ses voyages.	She publishes photos from her travels.
on	publie	On publie beaucoup d’informations sur internet.	We publish a lot of information on the internet.
nous	publions	Nous publions un magazine mensuel.	We publish a monthly magazine.
vous	publiez	Vous publiez vos résultats de recherche dans des revues scientifiques.	You publish your research results in scientific journals.
ils	publient	Ils publient un nouveau roman chaque année.	They publish a new novel every year.
elles	publient	Elles publient des articles féministes.	They publish feminist articles.