L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Introduction to the verb appliquer
The English translation of the French verb appliquer is “to apply” or “to implement.” It is pronounced as “ah-plee-kay”.
In terms of language origin, appliquer comes from the Latin verb applicare, which means “to attach” or “to join.” It entered the French language in the 12th century with the same meaning. Over time, its meaning evolved to also include the concept of “applying” something, such as a method or rule.
In everyday French, appliquer is most commonly used in the L’infinitif Présent (present infinitive) tense. This tense is used to talk about actions that are happening at the present moment or are repeated regularly.
Here are three simple examples of how appliquer is used in the L’infinitif Présent tense, with their respective English translations:
- Je dois appliquer cette crème tous les matins. (I have to apply this cream every morning.)
- Nous devons appliquer des règles strictes pour éviter la propagation du virus. (We must implement strict rules to prevent the spread of the virus.)
- Tu peux appliquer cette méthode pour résoudre le problème. (You can apply this method to solve the problem.)
Table of the L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of appliquer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | applique | Je n’utilise pas de crème, mais j’applique de l’huile d’olive sur ma peau. | I don’t use cream, but I apply olive oil on my skin. |
tu | appliques | Tu appliques trop de maquillage. | You apply too much makeup. |
il | applique | Il applique les règles strictement. | He applies the rules strictly. |
elle | applique | Elle applique ses connaissances dans son travail. | She applies her knowledge in her job. |
on | applique | On applique souvent cette méthode. | We often use this method. |
nous | appliquons | Nous appliquons les mêmes principes. | We apply the same principles. |
vous | appliquez | Vous appliquez les recommandations de votre médecin? | Do you follow your doctor’s recommendations? |
ils | appliquent | Ils appliquent ce qu’ils ont appris à l’école. | They apply what they learned in school. |
elles | appliquent | Elles appliquent ces règles strictement. | They apply these rules strictly. |
Other Conjugations for Appliquer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb appliquer (this article)
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Appliquer – About the French L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense
Forming the Infinitive Present
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
As a Verb’s Dictionary Form
After Modal Verbs
As an Imperative
In Infinitive Clauses
Interactions with Other Tenses
Present Tense
Future Tense
Conditional Tense
Passé Composé
Imperfect Tense
Subjunctive and Conditional Moods
Summary
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