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

Introduction to the verb colorier

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The English translation of the French verb “colorier” is “to color.” The infinitive form of “colorier” is pronounced as koh-loh-ryey.

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The word “colorier” comes from the Old French word “colorier” which means “to color.” In everyday French, “colorier” is commonly used to describe the act of filling in a drawing or image with colors.

Examples:

Je vais colorier cette image. (I am going to color this picture.)
Les enfants adorent colorier avec des crayons. (Children love to color with crayons.)
Elle a passé toute la journée à colorier son cahier. (She spent the whole day coloring her notebook.)

Note: The given examples are in the present tense, but “colorier” can be used in various tenses depending on the context.

Colorier – 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 colorier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je colorie	Je colorie un dessin.	I color a picture.
Tu	tu colories	Tu colories la page.	You color the page.
Il	il colore	Il colore avec des crayons.	He colors with crayons.
Elle	elle colore	Elle colore un livre.	She colors a book.
On	on colore	On colore les images.	One colors the pictures.
Nous	nous colorions	Nous colorions ensemble.	We color together.
Vous	vous colorez	Vous colorez la maison.	You color the house.
Ils	ils colorent	Ils colorent le tableau.	They color the board.
Elles	elles colorent	Elles colorent les fleurs.	They color the flowers.