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

Introduction to the verb chamarrer

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The English translation of the French verb chamarrer is “to decorate” or “to adorn”. The infinitive form is pronounced as [sha-mah-reh].

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Chamarrer originates from the Old French word “chamarrer” which meant “to adorn with a fur lining”. In everyday French, it is most often used to express the action of decorating or embellishing something.

Examples:

J’ai chamarré mon sapin de Noël avec des guirlandes et des boules colorées. (I decorated my Christmas tree with garlands and colorful balls.)
Elle aime chamarrer ses gâteaux avec de la crème chantilly et des fruits. (She likes to adorn her cakes with whipped cream and fruits.)
Les participants ont chamarré leurs costumes pour le défilé de carnaval. (The participants decorated their costumes for the carnival parade.)

Chamarrer – 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 chamarrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	chamarre	Je chamarre ma veste.	I embellish my jacket.
Tu	chamarres	Tu chamarres ta robe.	You embellish your dress.
Il	chamarre	Il chamarre son manteau.	He embellishes his coat.
Elle	chamarre	Elle chamarre sa jupe.	She embellishes her skirt.
On	chamarre	On chamarre notre salon.	We embellish our living room.
Nous	chamarrons	Nous chamarrons nos sacs.	We embellish our bags.
Vous	chamarrez	Vous chamarrez vos chaussures.	You embellish your shoes.
Ils	chamarrent	Ils chamarrent leurs chapeaux.	They embellish their hats.
Elles	chamarrent	Elles chamarrent leurs écharpes.	They embellish their scarves.