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

Introduction to the verb statuer

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The English translation of the French verb statuer is “to decide” or “to rule.” The infinitive form, “statuer,” is pronounced as “sta-tue-ay.”

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Statuer comes from the Latin word “statuere,” which means “to establish” or “to decide.” In everyday French, it is commonly used in legal or administrative contexts to indicate a decision or ruling being made.

Example 1: Le juge a statué en faveur de l’accusé. (The judge ruled in favor of the defendant.)
Example 2: Le tribunal va statuer sur cette affaire demain. (The court will decide on this case tomorrow.)
Example 3: La commission a statué que cette pratique était illégale. (The commission decided that this practice was illegal.)

Statuer – 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 statuer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je statue	Je statue sur la décision.	I am making a decision.
Tu	tu statues	Tu statues toujours devant le miroir.	You always pose in front of the mirror.
Il	il statue	Il statue en faveur de l’accusé.	He is ruling in favor of the defendant.
Elle	elle statue	Elle statue sur le sort de l’entreprise.	She is deciding on the fate of the company.
On	on statue	On statue en fonction des preuves.	We are basing our decision on the evidence.
Nous	nous statuons	Nous statuons sur le problème ensemble.	We are making a decision on the problem together.
Vous	vous statuez	Vous statuez sur votre propre avenir.	You are deciding on your own future.
Ils	ils statuent	Ils statuent sur le cas avec impartialité.	They are ruling on the case with impartiality.
Elles	elles statuent	Elles statuent en tant que membres du jury.	They are deciding as members of the jury.