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

Introduction to the verb sacrifier

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The English translation of the French verb sacrifier is “to sacrifice.” It is pronounced “sack-ree-fee-yay” in its infinitive form.

Sacrifier comes from the Latin word “sacrificare,” meaning “to offer as a sacrifice.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of giving up something valuable or important for a higher purpose or cause. It can also be used in a religious context to refer to offering something to a deity.

Examples:

Les soldats ont sacrifié leur vie pour défendre leur pays. (The soldiers sacrificed their lives to defend their country.)
J’ai sacrifié mon temps libre pour réussir mes examens. (I sacrificed my free time to pass my exams.)
Nous avons dû sacrifier quelques-uns de nos projets pour économiser de l’argent. (We had to sacrifice some of our plans to save money.)

Sacrifier – 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 sacrifier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	sacrifie	Je sacrifie un mouton pour le rituel.	I sacrifice a sheep for the ritual.
tu	sacrifies	Tu sacrifies ta santé pour ton travail.	You sacrifice your health for your job.
il	sacrifie	Il sacrifie son temps libre pour ses enfants.	He sacrifices his free time for his children.
elle	sacrifie	Elle sacrifie sa vie pour ses rêves.	She sacrifices her life for her dreams.
on	sacrifie	On sacrifie nos loisirs pour nos études.	We sacrifice our hobbies for our studies.
nous	sacrifions	Nous sacrifions nos économies pour un voyage.	We sacrifice our savings for a trip.
vous	sacrifiez	Vous sacrifiez vos vacances pour votre travail.	You sacrifice your vacation for your job.
ils	sacrifient	Ils sacrifient leur bonheur pour leur famille.	They sacrifice their happiness for their family.
elles	sacrifient	Elles sacrifient leurs rêves pour leur carrière.	They sacrifice their dreams for their career.