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

Introduction to the verb cranter

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The English translation of the French verb “cranter” is “to notch” or “to make notches.” The infinitive form of “cranter” is pronounced as “krahn-teh.”

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The word “cranter” comes from the Old French word “crant,” which means “notch” or “tooth.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the action of making small cuts or notches in an object.

Examples of usage:

Je vais cranter le bois pour assembler les pièces. (I am going to notch the wood to assemble the pieces.)
Le tailleur a cranter le tissu avant de le coudre. (The tailor notched the fabric before sewing it.)
Il faut cranter les cartes pour les séparer facilement. (You need to make notches in the cards to separate them easily.)

Note: It’s important to mention that the context of the usage may vary, and the translations provided are just general examples.

Cranter – 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 cranter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je cran te	Je cran te la musique.	I crank up the music.
tu	tu cran tes	Tu cran tes haut-parleurs.	You crank up your speakers.
il	il cran te	Il cran te le moteur.	He cranks up the engine.
elle	elle cran te	Elle cran te la chaleur.	She cranks up the heat.
on	on cran te	On cran te la radio.	One cranks up the radio.
nous	nous cran tons	Nous cran tons le volume.	We crank up the volume.
vous	vous cran tez	Vous cran tez la machine.	You (plural) crank up the machine.
ils	ils cran tent	Ils cran tent les vitesses.	They (masculine) crank up the gears.
elles	elles cran tent	Elles cran tent les lumières.	They (feminine) crank up the lights.