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

Introduction to the verb confluer

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The English translation of the French verb “confluer” is “to converge” or “to flow together”. The infinitive form of “confluer” is pronounced as “kon-flew-ay”.

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“Confluer” comes from the Latin word “confluere”, which means “to flow together”. In everyday French, it is often used to describe the action of multiple things coming together or merging into one.

Examples:

Les rivières confluent au confluent. (The rivers converge at the confluence.)
Les idées de diverses personnes peuvent confluer pour créer de nouvelles solutions. (The ideas of different people can converge to create new solutions.)
Les manifestations ont confluié vers la place principale. (The protests converged towards the main square.)

Confluer – 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 confluer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	conflue	Je conflue vers le fleuve.	I flow towards the river.
Tu	conflues	Tu conflues avec les autres rivières.	You flow together with the other rivers.
Il	conflue	Il conflue avec la rivière principale.	He flows with the main river.
Elle	conflue	Elle conflue avec le ruisseau.	She flows with the stream.
On	conflue	On conflue vers l’océan.	We flow towards the ocean.
Nous	confluons	Nous confluons vers le delta.	We flow towards the delta.
Vous	confluez	Vous confluez avec les eaux de la mer.	You flow together with the waters of the sea.
Ils	confluent	Ils confluent avec la marée montante.	They flow with the rising tide.
Elles	confluent	Elles confluent avec le courant.	They flow with the current.