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

Introduction to the verb claveter

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The English translation of the French verb “claveter” is “to nail.” The infinitive form of “claveter” is pronounced as “klah-veh-tey.”

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“Claveter” originates from the Latin word “clavus,” meaning “nail.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of carpentry or construction to refer to the action of nailing or fastening something with nails.

Three examples of its usage are:

J’ai claveté les planches pour construire une étagère.
(I nailed the planks to build a shelf.)
Il faut claveter cette planche au mur.
(We need to nail this board to the wall.)
Le menuisier a claveté les pièces de bois ensemble.
(The carpenter nailed the pieces of wood together.)

Please note that claveter can also be used metaphorically to express the idea of nailing or securing something firmly.

Claveter – 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 claveter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	clavette	Je clavette le bois.	I nail the wood.
tu	clavettes	Tu clavettes les planches.	You nail the planks.
il	clavette	Il clavette la porte.	He nails the door.
elle	clavette	Elle clavette la boîte.	She nails the box.
on	clavette	On clavette les charpentes.	One nails the beams.
nous	clavettons	Nous clavettons les clous.	We nail the nails.
vous	clavettez	Vous clavettez les pièces.	You nail the pieces.
ils	clavettent	Ils clavettent les tuiles.	They nail the tiles.
elles	clavettent	Elles clavettent les planchettes.	They nail the slats.