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

Introduction to the verb bisser

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The English translation of the French verb “bisser” is “to encore” or “to repeat.” The infinitive form “bisser” is pronounced as “bee-seh.”

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The word “bisser” originates from the Latin word “bissus,” meaning “twice.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of performing arts, particularly to describe the act of requesting an encore or repeating a performance. It can also be used metaphorically to mean repeating an action or statement.

Examples:

Il a tellement aimé la chanson qu’il a demandé de la bisser. (He enjoyed the song so much that he asked for it to be encored.)
Le comédien a été tellement applaudi qu’il a bissé sa scène finale. (The actor received such applause that he repeated his final scene.)
Le professeur a bisé son explication pour que les élèves comprennent mieux. (The teacher repeated his explanation so that the students could understand better.)

Note: The verb “bisser” is not widely used in everyday French conversation, but rather in specific contexts related to performances or repeating actions.

Bisser – 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 bisser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je bis	Je bis deux fois cette chanson.	I encore this song twice.
Tu	tu bis	Tu bis souvent aux concerts.	You encore often at concerts.
Il	il bis	Il bis les mêmes lignes de texte.	He encore the same lines of text.
Elle	elle bis	Elle bis les refrains préférés.	She encore her favorite choruses.
On	on bis	On bis à chaque représentation.	One encore at every performance.
Nous	nous bisons	Nous bisons les couplets ensemble.	We encore the verses together.
Vous	vous bisez	Vous bisez les morceaux les plus connus.	You encore the most famous pieces.
Ils	ils bisent	Ils bisent les chansons populaires.	They encore popular songs.
Elles	elles bisent	Elles bisent avec enthousiasme.	They encore with enthusiasm.