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

Introduction to the verb beurrer

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The English translation of the French verb “beurrer” is “to butter.” The infinitive form “beurrer” is pronounced as “bur-ay.”

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The word “beurrer” originates from the Old French term “berere,” which means “to spread with butter.” In everyday French, it is commonly used to describe the action of applying butter or greasing something with butter.

Examples of its usage:

Beurrez la poêle avant de faire cuire les crêpes.
(Butter the pan before cooking the pancakes.)
Il faut beurrer les moules avant d’y verser la pâte.
(You need to butter the molds before pouring the batter into them.)
N’oublie pas de beurrer les tartines pour le petit déjeuner.
(Don’t forget to butter the slices of bread for breakfast.)

Beurrer – 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 beurrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	beurre	Je beurre la tartine.	I butter the bread.
Tu	beurres	Tu beurres les croissants.	You butter the croissants.
Il	beurre	Il beurre le pain.	He butters the bread.
Elle	beurre	Elle beurre les crêpes.	She butters the pancakes.
On	beurre	On beurre les biscottes.	One/We butter the toast.
Nous	beurrons	Nous beurrons le pain de mie.	We butter the sandwich bread.
Vous	beurrez	Vous beurrez les gaufres.	You butter the waffles.
Ils	beurrent	Ils beurrent les baguettes.	They butter the baguettes.
Elles	beurrent	Elles beurrent les brioches.	They butter the brioches.