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

Introduction to the verb soucier

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The English translation of soucier is “to worry.” It is pronounced “soo-syey.”

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The word soucier comes from the Latin word “sollicitare,” meaning “to disturb, trouble.” In everyday French, it is commonly used to express concern or anxiety about something.

Je suis très soucieux pour mon examen demain. (I am very worried about my exam tomorrow.)
Elle se soucie toujours de ce que les autres pensent d’elle. (She always worries about what others think of her.)
Nous devrions nous soucier de l’environnement et de notre impact sur la planète. (We should be concerned about the environment and our impact on the planet.)

Soucier – 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 soucier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Me soucie	Je me soucie de toi	I care about you
Tu	Te soucies	Tu te soucies de tes études	You care about your studies
Il	Se soucie	Il se soucie de son travail	He cares about his work
Elle	Se soucie	Elle se soucie de son apparence	She cares about her appearance
On	Se soucie	On se soucie de l’environnement	We care about the environment
Nous	Nous soucions	Nous nous soucions de notre santé	We care about our health
Vous	Vous souciez	Vous vous souciez de votre famille	You care about your family
Ils	Se soucient	Ils se soucient de l’avenir	They care about the future
Elles	Se soucient	Elles se soucient de leur avenir	They care about their future