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

Introduction to the verb sténographier

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The English translation of sténographier is “to stenograph.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “stay-no-gra-fee-ay.”

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Sténographier comes from the Greek words “stenos,” meaning narrow, and “graphein,” meaning to write. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of using shorthand or a stenography machine to quickly write down spoken words.

Examples:

Je dois sténographier le discours du président pour pouvoir le retranscrire plus tard. (I need to stenograph the president’s speech so I can transcribe it later.)
Les journalistes utilisent souvent la sténographie lors des conférences de presse pour prendre des notes rapidement. (Journalists often use stenography during press conferences to take notes quickly.)
Pour gagner du temps, je préfère sténographier mes cours plutôt que de les écrire en entier. (To save time, I prefer to stenograph my classes instead of writing them in full.)

Sténographier – 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 sténographier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je sténographie	Je sténographie mes notes en cours.	I’m taking shorthand notes in class.
Tu	Tu sténographies	Tu sténographies très vite.	You take shorthand very quickly.
Il	Il sténographie	Il sténographie des discours politiques.	He takes shorthand of political speeches.
Elle	Elle sténographie	Elle sténographie les réunions d’affaires.	She takes shorthand of business meetings.
On	On sténographie	On sténographie souvent dans les tribunaux.	They take shorthand often in courtrooms.
Nous	Nous sténographions	Nous sténographions ensemble.	We take shorthand together.
Vous	Vous sténographiez	Vous sténographiez pour le journal local.	You take shorthand for the local newspaper.
Ils	Ils sténographient	Ils sténographient leurs conversations téléphoniques.	They take shorthand of their phone conversations.
Elles	Elles sténographient	Elles sténographient les interviews pour la radio.	They take shorthand of interviews for the radio.