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

Introduction to the verb botter

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The English translation of the French verb “botter” is “to kick.”

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The infinitive form “botter” is pronounced as “boh-tay.”

The verb “botter” comes from the Old French word “boter,” which means “to push with the foot.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe kicking an object or someone.

Examples:

Je vais botter le ballon. (I am going to kick the ball.)
Il a botté le voleur pour se défendre. (He kicked the thief to defend himself.)
Nous avons tous botté fort dans le ballon. (We all kicked the ball hard.)

Note: Due to the limitations of the text-based format, I am unable to present the pronunciation of the examples.

Botter – 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 botter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	botte	Je botte le ballon.	I kick the ball.
tu	bottes	Tu bottes fort.	You kick hard.
il	botte	Il botte le ballon.	He kicks the ball.
elle	botte	Elle botte le ballon.	She kicks the ball.
on	botte	On botte le ballon.	One/We kick the ball.
nous	bottons	Nous bottons la porte.	We kick the door.
vous	bottez	Vous bottez le ballon.	You kick the ball.
ils	bottent	Ils bottent fort.	They kick hard.
elles	bottent	Elles bottent fort.	They kick hard.