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

Introduction to the verb subsumer

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The English translation of the French verb subsumer is “to subsume.” It is pronounced as “soob-zoom.”

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Subsumer comes from the Latin word “subsumere,” which means “to take up, include.” In everyday French, it is most often used in a legal or philosophical context to refer to the act of considering something as part of a larger whole.

Selon cette loi, toutes les entreprises doivent subsumer leurs coûts de production. (According to this law, all companies must include their production costs.)
Son histoire personnelle est subsumée dans le récit collectif de la communauté. (Her personal story is subsumed in the collective narrative of the community.)
Le concept de liberté est subsumé dans le principe de l’égalité des droits. (The concept of freedom is subsumed in the principle of equality of rights.)

Subsumer – 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 subsumer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	subsume	Je subsume	I subsume
tu	subsumes	Tu subsumes	You subsume
il	subsume	Il subsume	He subsumes
elle	subsume	Elle subsume	She subsumes
on	subsume	On subsume	We subsume
nous	subsumons	Nous subsumons	We subsume
vous	subsumez	Vous subsumez	You subsume
ils	subsument	Ils subsument	They subsume
elles	subsument	Elles subsument	They subsume