Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb contre-sceller

Introduction to the verb contre-sceller

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The English translation of the French verb contre-sceller is “to seal again” or “to seal back.” The pronunciation of its infinitive form “contre-sceller” is kohn-truh-sel-ey.

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The verb contre-sceller originates from the combination of the prefix “contre-” meaning “against” and the verb “sceller” meaning “to seal.” It is commonly used in everyday French to describe the action of sealing something again or resealing.

Examples:

J’ai dû contre-sceller l’enveloppe pour qu’elle soit bien fermée. (I had to seal the envelope again to make sure it was properly closed.)
Ils ont contre-scellé la porte pour empêcher toute intrusion. (They sealed the door again to prevent any intrusion.)
N’oublie pas de contre-sceller le bocal pour garder les aliments frais. (Don’t forget to seal the jar again to keep the food fresh.)

Contre-Sceller – 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 contre-sceller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	contre-scelle	Je contre-scelle le document.	I seal the document.
tu	contre-scelles	Tu contre-scelles la lettre.	You seal the letter.
il	contre-scelle	Il contre-scelle le colis.	He seals the package.
elle	contre-scelle	Elle contre-scelle le paquet.	She seals the package.
on	contre-scelle	On contre-scelle les marchandises.	One seals the goods.
nous	contre-scellons	Nous contre-scellons les boîtes.	We seal the boxes.
vous	contre-scellez	Vous contre-scellez les enveloppes.	You seal the envelopes.
ils	contre-scellent	Ils contre-scellent les documents confidentiels.	They seal the confidential documents.
elles	contre-scellent	Elles contre-scellent les dossiers.	They seal the files.