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

Introduction to the verb boursoufler

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The English translation of the French verb “boursoufler” is “to blister” or “to swell.” The infinitive form of “boursoufler” is pronounced as “boor-soo-flay.”

The word “boursoufler” originates from the Middle French verb “boursouffler,” which meant “to swell up” or “to inflate.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe a swelling or blistering of the skin, or to express figurative concepts such as exaggeration or overemphasis.

Examples of usage:

  1. Ma peau a boursouflé à cause de l’allergie.
    (My skin blistered because of the allergy.)

  2. La chaleur a fait boursoufler les fruits.
    (The heat made the fruits swell.)

  3. Son comportement exagéré a boursouflé la vérité.
    (His exaggerated behavior inflated the truth.)

Boursoufler – 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 boursoufler

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je boursoufle Je boursoufle ma peau après une exposition prolongée au soleil. I puff up my skin after prolonged sun exposure.
Tu boursoufles Tu boursoufles ton discours avec des exagérations. You puff up your speech with exaggerations.
Il boursoufle Il boursoufle sa poitrine pour impressionner les autres. He puffs up his chest to impress others.
Elle boursoufle Elle boursoufle ses joues lorsqu’elle est en colère. She puffs up her cheeks when she’s angry.
On boursoufle On boursoufle les chiffres pour masquer la vérité. One puffs up the figures to hide the truth.
Nous boursouflons Nous boursouflons notre visage avec des masques de beauté. We puff up our face with beauty masks.
Vous boursouflez Vous boursouflez vos cheveux pour leur donner du volume. You puff up your hair to give it volume.
Ils boursouflent Ils boursouflent leurs récits pour les rendre plus intéressants. They puff up their stories to make them more interesting.
Elles boursouflent Elles boursouflent leurs lèvres avec du gloss. They puff up their lips with gloss.

Other Conjugations for Boursoufler.

Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler (You’re reading it right now!)

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boursoufler

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