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

Introduction to the verb brancher

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The English translation of the French verb “brancher” is “to plug in” or “to connect.”

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The infinitive form “brancher” is pronounced as [brɑ̃.ʃe].

The word “brancher” comes from the Old French word “bransche” which means “branch” or “twig.” In everyday French, “brancher” is commonly used to refer to plugging in or connecting electronic devices, as well as to express being in tune with or connected to someone or something.

Examples:

J’ai branché mon ordinateur à une prise électrique. (I plugged in my computer to an electrical outlet.)
Elle a branché son téléphone à l’enceinte pour écouter de la musique. (She connected her phone to the speaker to listen to music.)
Il a réussi à brancher son ami sur les nouvelles technologies. (He managed to get his friend interested in new technologies.)

Brancher – 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 brancher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	branche	Je branche la télévision.	I plug in the television.
Tu	branches	Tu branches ton téléphone.	You plug in your phone.
Il	branche	Il branche l’ordinateur.	He plugs in the computer.
Elle	branche	Elle branche la radio.	She plugs in the radio.
On	branche	On branche la lampe.	One plugs in the lamp.
Nous	branchons	Nous branchons la console de jeux.	We plug in the gaming console.
Vous	branchez	Vous branchez la table de mixage.	You (plural/formal) plug in the mixing table.
Ils	branchent	Ils branchent le lecteur DVD.	They plug in the DVD player.
Elles	branchent	Elles branchent les haut-parleurs.	They (feminine) plug in the speakers.