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

Introduction to the verb razzier

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The English translation of the French verb razzier is “to raid” or “to plunder.” It is pronounced as “rah-zee-ay.”

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The word razzier comes from the Old French word “rasier,” meaning “to scrape” or “to shave,” which was later used to refer to the action of looting or plundering during the Middle Ages. In everyday French, razzier is still commonly used to mean “to raid” or “to pillage,” often in a figurative sense.

Example 1: Les Vikings ont razzé la ville et ont pris tout l’or et l’argent. (The Vikings raided the city and took all the gold and silver.)

Example 2: Les manifestants ont razzé les magasins et ont détruit des biens publics. (The protesters looted the stores and destroyed public property.)

Example 3: Le gang a razzé la banque et s’est enfui avec le butin. (The gang raided the bank and fled with the loot.)

Razzier – 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 razzier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	razzie	Je razzie	I raid
tu	razzies	Tu razzies	You raid
il	razzie	Il razzie	He raids
elle	razzie	Elle razzie	She raids
on	razzie	On razzie	One raids
nous	razzions	Nous razzions	We raid
vous	razziez	Vous razziez	You raid
ils	razzient	Ils razzient	They raid (masculine)
elles	razzient	Elles razzient	They raid (feminine)