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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb questionner

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The English translation of the French verb questionner is “to question” or “to ask”. It is pronounced as “kes-tio-ner”.

The word questionner is derived from the French word “question” which originated from the Latin word “quaestiōnem”, meaning “a seeking, inquiry, question”. It is most commonly used in everyday French to mean “to ask questions” or “to interrogate”. It can also be used to mean “to doubt” or “to challenge”.

Examples of usage:

  1. Je vais questionner le témoin pour obtenir plus d’informations sur l’incident. (I am going to question the witness to get more information about the incident.)

  2. Les journalistes ont questionné le politicien sur ses plans pour l’économie. (The journalists questioned the politician about his plans for the economy.)

  3. Elle a questionné son amie sur la raison pour laquelle elle était en retard. (She questioned her friend about the reason why she was late.)

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Questionner – 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 questionner

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je questionne Je questionne mon professeur. I am asking my teacher.
Tu questionnes Tu questionnes tes amis. You are asking your friends.
Il questionne Il questionne le témoin. He is questioning the witness.
Elle questionne Elle questionne sa mère. She is questioning her mother.
On questionne On questionne le sujet. One is questioning the subject.
Nous questionnons Nous questionnons nos collègues. We are questioning our colleagues.
Vous questionnez Vous questionnez le président. You are questioning the president.
Ils questionnent Ils questionnent les témoins. They are questioning the witnesses.
Elles questionnent Elles questionnent les étudiants. They are questioning the students.

Other Conjugations for Questionner.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb questionner    (this article)

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb questionner

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