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

Introduction to the verb urger

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The English translation of the French verb urger is “to urge.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “ur-zhay.”

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The language origin of urger is from the Latin word “urgere” meaning “to press, urge.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe a strong and persistent desire or need to do something.

Examples:

Il faut urger le gouvernement pour qu’il prenne des mesures concrètes contre le changement climatique.
Translation: We must urge the government to take concrete measures against climate change.
Mon père m’a souvent urgé de poursuivre mes études, mais je préfère travailler.
Translation: My father has often urged me to continue my studies, but I prefer to work.
L’association a lancé une campagne pour urger les citoyens à recycler davantage.
Translation: The organization has launched a campaign to urge citizens to recycle more.

Urger – 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 urger

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	urge	J’urge	I urge
tu	urges	Tu urges	You urge
il	urge	Il urge	He urges
elle	urge	Elle urge	She urges
on	urge	On urge	One urges
nous	urgeons	Nous urgeons	We urge
vous	urgez	Vous urgez	You urge
ils	urgent	Ils urgent	They urge
elles	urgent	Elles urgent	They urge