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

Introduction to the verb clamecer

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The English translation of the French verb “clamecer” is “to become hoarse” or “to lose one’s voice.” The infinitive form of “clamecer” is pronounced as “klam-sey.”

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The word “clamecer” originated from the Old French word “clameser” which meant “to get hoarse.” In everyday French, it is primarily used to describe the act of losing one’s voice or experiencing hoarseness due to strain, illness, or excessive talking.

Examples:

Je parle trop et maintenant je commence à clamecer. (I talk too much, and now I’m starting to lose my voice.)
Après avoir chanté toute la nuit, elle a clamecé le lendemain matin. (After singing all night, she became hoarse the next morning.)
Il a clamecé à force de crier pendant le match de foot. (He lost his voice from shouting during the football match.)

Note: The translations provided are literal and may vary depending on the context.

Clamecer – 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 clamecer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	clamece	Je clamece tous les jours.	I complain every day.
Tu	clameces	Tu clameces souvent.	You complain often.
Il	clamece	Il clamece beaucoup.	He complains a lot.
Elle	clamece	Elle clamece sans cesse.	She complains constantly.
On	clamece	On clamece toujours.	One complains always.
Nous	clamécions	Nous clamécions hier.	We complained yesterday.
Vous	clamécez	Vous clamécez bruyamment.	You complain loudly.
Ils	clamecent	Ils clamecent en public.	They complain in public.
Elles	clamecent	Elles clamecent à tout moment.	They complain all the time.