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

Introduction to the verb chlorer

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The English translation of the French verb chlorer is “to chlorinate.” The infinitive form “chlorer” is pronounced as kloh-rey.

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The word “chlorer” is derived from the noun “chlore,” which means “chlorine” in English. In everyday French, “chlorer” is most often used in the context of treating water or disinfecting swimming pools by adding chlorine.

Examples of usage:

Je vais chlorer la piscine ce soir.
(I am going to chlorinate the pool tonight.)
N’oublie pas de bien chlorer l’eau du robinet avant de la boire.
(Don’t forget to properly chlorinate the tap water before drinking it.)
Il est important de chlorer régulièrement l’eau de la piscine pour la maintenir propre.
(It is important to chlorinate the pool water regularly to keep it clean.)

Chlorer – 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 chlorer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	chlore	Je chlore la piscine.	I chlorinate the pool.
tu	chlores	Tu chlores les légumes.	You chlorinate the vegetables.
il	chlore	Il chlore l’eau potable.	He chlorinates the drinking water.
elle	chlore	Elle chlore la baignoire.	She chlorinates the bathtub.
on	chlore	On chlore le réservoir.	One chlorinates the tank.
nous	chlorons	Nous chlorons la source.	We chlorinate the spring.
vous	chlorez	Vous chlorez les vêtements.	You chlorinate the clothes.
ils	chlorent	Ils chlorent le puits.	They chlorinate the well.
elles	chlorent	Elles chlorent les plantes.	They chlorinate the plants.