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

Introduction to the verb convoyer

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The English translation of the French verb “convoyer” is “to convoy” [kɔ̃.vwa.je].

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Convoyer is derived from the Latin word “con-” meaning “together” and “vox” meaning “voice”. In everyday French, convoyer is primarily used to refer to the act of accompanying or escorting someone or something, typically for protection or security purposes.

Examples:

Ils ont convoyé le président lors de sa visite officielle. (They convoyed the president during his official visit.)
Les policiers ont convoyé les prisonniers vers la prison. (The police escorted the prisoners to the prison.)
Nous allons convoyer les marchandises jusqu’à leur destination. (We will convoy the goods to their destination.)

Convoyer – 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 convoyer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	convois	Je convois mes amis à la fête.	I am escorting my friends to the party.
tu	convoyes	Tu convoyes des marchandises.	You are transporting goods.
il	convoya	Il convoya les bagages à l’aéroport.	He is conveying the luggage to the airport.
elle	convoya	Elle convoya les enfants à l’école.	She is chaperoning the children to school.
on	convoye	On convoye des véhicules militaires.	We are convoying military vehicles.
nous	convoyons	Nous convoyons les fournitures médicales.	We are transporting medical supplies.
vous	convoyez	Vous convoyez les invités à la cérémonie.	You are escorting the guests to the ceremony.
ils	convoyent	Ils convoyent les prisonniers au tribunal.	They are transporting the prisoners to court.
elles	convoyent	Elles convoyent les animaux au zoo.	They are conveying the animals to the zoo.