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

Introduction to the verb succomber

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The English translation of the French verb succomber is “to succumb.” It is pronounced as “soo-kom-bay.”

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Succomber comes from the Latin word “succumbere,” meaning “to yield” or “to give in.” It is most often used in everyday French to indicate giving in to temptation, weakness, or pressure.

Examples:

Elle a succombé à ses blessures – She succumbed to her injuries.
Il ne peut pas résister aux bonbons et succombe toujours – He can’t resist candy and always gives in.
J’ai succombé à la tentation d’acheter ce sac – I gave in to the temptation of buying this bag.

Succomber – 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 succomber

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	succombe	Je succombe facilement aux tentations.	I easily succumb to temptations.
Tu	succombes	Tu succombes trop vite à la pression.	You give in to pressure too quickly.
Il	succombe	Il succombe à la maladie incurable.	He succumbs to the incurable disease.
Elle	succombe	Elle succombe à ses désirs les plus fous.	She gives in to her wildest desires.
On	succombe	On succombe souvent à la tentation du sucré.	People often give in to the temptation of sweets.
Nous	succombons	Nous succombons à la fatigue après une longue journée.	We succumb to tiredness after a long day.
Vous	succombez	Vous succombez aux charmes de cette ville.	You succumb to the charms of this city.
Ils	succombent	Ils succombent à la pression du travail.	They give in to the pressure of work.
Elles	succombent	Elles succombent aux avances de leur admirateur secret.	They give in to the advances of their secret admirer.