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

Introduction to the verb résigner

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The English translation of the French verb résigner is “to resign.” It is pronounced “ray-zeen-yay” in its infinitive form.

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The word résigner comes from the Latin word “resignare,” meaning “to unseal” or “to release.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the act of quitting or giving up a position, duty, or responsibility.

Here are three simple examples of its usage in French with their English translations:

Je dois résigner mon poste à la fin du mois. (I have to resign from my position at the end of the month.)
Les élèves ont décidé de résigner leur rôle dans le spectacle. (The students have decided to resign their roles in the show.)
La société a été forcée de résigner ses bénéfices pour l’année. (The company was forced to give up its profits for the year.)

Translation: The English translation of the French verb résigner is “to resign.”

Résigner – 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 résigner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	me résigne	Je me résigne à mon sort.	I resign myself to my fate.
tu	te résignes	Tu te résignes trop facilement.	You resign too easily.
il	se résigne	Il se résigne à la situation.	He resigns himself to the situation.
elle	se résigne	Elle se résigne à l’échec.	She resigns herself to failure.
on	se résigne	On se résigne à l’idée.	We resign ourselves to the idea.
nous	nous résignons	Nous nous résignons à partir.	We resign ourselves to leaving.
vous	vous résignez	Vous vous résignez à accepter.	You resign yourselves to accepting.
ils	se résignent	Ils se résignent à leur sort.	They resign themselves to their fate.
elles	se résignent	Elles se résignent à leur sort.	They resign themselves to their fate.