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

Introduction to the verb tiercer

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The English translation of the French verb tiercer is “to divide into thirds” or “to partition into thirds.” The infinitive form is pronounced “tee-air-say.”

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Tiercer comes from the French word “tierce,” meaning “third.” It is most commonly used in everyday French to describe dividing something into three equal parts or segments.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Je vais tiercer le gâteau pour que chacun en ait une part égale. (I am going to divide the cake into thirds so that everyone has an equal portion.)
L’entreprise a décidé de tiercer ses bénéfices entre les actionnaires, les employés et les investissements. (The company has decided to split its profits into thirds between shareholders, employees, and investments.)
Pour ce jeu, il faut tiercer le terrain en trois parties égales. (For this game, you need to divide the field into three equal sections.)

Tiercer – 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 tiercer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	tièrce	Je tièrce la ficelle.	I third the string.
Tu	tièrces	Tu tièrces ta part du gâteau.	You third your share of the cake.
Il	tièrce	Il tièrce le terrain.	He thirds the field.
Elle	tièrce	Elle tièrce les cartes.	She thirds the cards.
On	tièrce	On tièrce les entrées.	We third the appetizers.
Nous	tièrçons	Nous tièrçons le cheval.	We third the horse.
Vous	tièrcez	Vous tièrcez les légumes.	You third the vegetables.
Ils	tièrcent	Ils tièrcent les fruits.	They third the fruits.
Elles	tièrcent	Elles tièrcent les parts.	They third the portions.