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

Introduction to the verb bosseler

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The English translation of the French verb “bosseler” is “to dent.” The infinitive form “bosseler” is pronounced as /bɔsəle/.

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The word “bosseler” originated from the Old French word “boceler,” which came from the Frankish word “bōtsōn” meaning “to beat” or “to bump.” In everyday French, “bosseler” is typically used to refer to the action of denting or causing a dent in an object.

Examples:

J’ai mal garé ma voiture et elle s’est bosselée. (I parked my car badly, and it got dented.)
Il a bosselé la porte en la refermant trop fort. (He dented the door by closing it too hard.)
Fais attention à ne pas bosseler cette boîte fragile. (Be careful not to dent this fragile box.)

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Bosseler – 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 bosseler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	bossèle	Je bossèle ma voiture.	I dent my car.
tu	bossèles	Tu bossèles ta moto.	You dent your motorcycle.
il	bossele	Il bossele sa bicyclette.	He dents his bicycle.
elle	bossele	Elle bossele son scooter.	She dents her scooter.
on	bossele	On bossele nos vélos.	We dent our bikes.
nous	bosselons	Nous bosselons nos voitures.	We dent our cars.
vous	bosselez	Vous bosselez votre camion.	You dent your truck.
ils	bossèlent	Ils bossèlent leurs motos.	They dent their motorcycles.
elles	bossèlent	Elles bossèlent leurs scooters.	They dent their scooters.