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

Introduction to the verb stater

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The English translation of the French verb stater is “to hesitate.” It is pronounced as “stah-teh.”

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The language origin of stater can be traced back to the Latin word “stare,” meaning “to stand.” In modern French, it is most often used in everyday conversations to express doubt or indecision.

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

Je n’aime pas stater, je préfère prendre une décision rapidement. (I don’t like to hesitate, I prefer to make a decision quickly.)
Il stater toujours avant de répondre aux questions. (He always hesitates before answering questions.)
Nous ne devons pas stater plus longtemps, il faut agir. (We can’t hesitate any longer, we need to take action.)

Stater – 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 stater

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je state	Je state au bureau.	I stay at the office.
tu	tu states	Tu states toujours fidèle.	You always stay faithful.
il	il state	Il state souvent en retard.	He often stays late.
elle	elle state	Elle state près de moi.	She stays near me.
on	on state	On state souvent ensemble.	We often stay together.
nous	nous statons	Nous statons à la campagne.	We stay in the countryside.
vous	vous statez	Vous statez dans cette chambre.	You stay in this room.
ils	ils statent	Ils statent à l’hôtel.	They stay at the hotel.
elles	elles statent	Elles statent à la maison.	They stay at home.