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

Introduction to the verb crépir

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The English translation of the French verb crépir is “to plaster” or “to cover with plaster.” It is pronounced as “kreh-peer.”

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The word “crépir” comes from the Latin word “crepere” which means “to creak.” In everyday French, it is most often used to refer to the action of applying plaster to a surface, usually a wall or ceiling, in order to create a smooth and even finish. It can also be used in a more figurative sense to describe something being covered or coated.

Examples:

Je vais crépir les murs de ma maison pour les rendre plus lisses. – I am going to plaster the walls of my house to make them smoother.
La vieille église était entièrement crépie de mousse. – The old church was completely covered in moss.
Le peintre a dû crépir le plafond avant de le peindre. – The painter had to plaster the ceiling before painting it.

Crépir – 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 crépir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Crépis	Je crépis le mur.	I am plastering the wall.
Tu	Crépis	Tu crépis le plafond.	You are plastering the ceiling.
Il	Crépit	Il crépit sur la façade.	He is plastering the facade.
Elle	Crépit	Elle crépit le sol.	She is plastering the floor.
On	Crépit	On crépit les murs extérieurs.	We are plastering the exterior walls.
Nous	Crépissons	Nous crépissons la maison.	We are plastering the house.
Vous	Crépissez	Vous crépissez les fenêtres.	You are plastering the windows.
Ils	Crépissent	Ils crépissent les murs intérieurs.	They are plastering the interior walls.
Elles	Crépissent	Elles crépissent le plafond.	They are plastering the ceiling.