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

Introduction to the verb clamser

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The English translation of the French verb “clamser” is “to kick the bucket” or “to croak.” The infinitive form of “clamser” is pronounced as “klam-seh.”

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The language origin of “clamser” is derived from the French argot (slang) word “clamsé” which means “dead” or “deceased.” In everyday French, it is an informal and colloquial expression used to refer to someone dying or passing away.

Examples of usage:

Il a clamse hier soir. (He kicked the bucket last night.)
Ma grand-mère va clamser bientôt. (My grandmother is going to croak soon.)
Si tu continues à fumer autant, tu vas clamser jeune. (If you keep smoking that much, you’ll kick the bucket young.)

Clamser – 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 clamser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	clamse	Je clamse tous les jours.	I kick the bucket every day.
tu	clamses	Tu clamses très souvent.	You kick the bucket very often.
il	clamse	Il clamse à chaque fois.	He kicks the bucket every time.
elle	clamse	Elle clamse rapidement.	She kicks the bucket quickly.
on	clamse	On clamse ensemble.	We kick the bucket together.
nous	clamsons	Nous clamsons en silence.	We kick the bucket silently.
vous	clamsez	Vous clamsez en public.	You kick the bucket in public.
ils	clamsent	Ils clamsent en secret.	They kick the bucket secretly.
elles	clamsent	Elles clamsent sans raison.	They kick the bucket without reason.