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

Introduction to the verb suicider

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The English translation of the French verb suicider is “to commit suicide.” It is pronounced “swee-seed-ay.”

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The origin of the French word “suicider” can be traced back to the Latin word “suicidium,” which means “act of killing oneself.” This word then evolved into the Old French verb “suicide,” meaning “to kill oneself.” In modern French, the verb has become “suicider.”

In everyday French, “suicider” is used to refer to the act of intentionally ending one’s own life. It can also be used figuratively to mean “to destroy oneself” or “to cause one’s own downfall.”

Examples:

Il a décidé de se suicider après la perte de son emploi. – He decided to commit suicide after losing his job.
Elle ne pouvait pas supporter la douleur et a essayé de se suicider. – She couldn’t bear the pain and tried to end her life.
Les entreprises en difficulté risquent de se suicider en négligeant leur stratégie de marketing. – Struggling businesses risk destroying themselves by neglecting their marketing strategy.

Suicider – 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 suicider

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	me suicide	Je me suicide aujourd’hui.	I am committing suicide today.
tu	te suicides	Tu te suicides souvent.	You commit suicide often.
il	se suicide	Il se suicide par désespoir.	He is committing suicide out of despair.
elle	se suicide	Elle se suicide pour échapper à sa vie.	She is committing suicide to escape her life.
on	se suicide	On se suicide de plus en plus fréquemment.	One is committing suicide more and more frequently.
nous	nous suicidons	Nous nous suicidons ensemble.	We are committing suicide together.
vous	vous suicidez	Vous vous suicidez pour une bonne raison.	You are committing suicide for a good reason.
ils	se suicident	Ils se suicident en silence.	They are committing suicide in silence.
elles	se suicident	Elles se suicident pour différentes raisons.	They (feminine) are committing suicide for different reasons.