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

Introduction to the verb drainer

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The English translation of the French verb “drainer” is “to drain.” The infinitive form “drainer” is pronounced as [dʀe.ne].

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The word “drainer” originated from the Latin word “drainare,” which means “to empty out.” In everyday French, it is commonly used to refer to the action of emptying or removing liquid from something.

Examples:

Je vais drainer l’eau de la baignoire. (I am going to drain the water from the bathtub.)
Il est temps de drainer les excès d’humidité de cette pièce. (It’s time to drain the excess moisture from this room.)
Nous devons drainer le liquide de cette blessure. (We need to drain the liquid from this wound.)

Note: The translations provided above are meant to convey the general meaning of the sentences, but they may vary depending on the context.

Drainer – 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 drainer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je draine	Je draine l’eau de la baignoire.	I drain the water from the bathtub.
Tu	tu draines	Tu drains le jus d’orange.	You drain the orange juice.
Il	il draine	Il draine l’huile de la poêle.	He drains the oil from the pan.
Elle	elle draine	Elle draine le liquide du réservoir.	She drains the liquid from the tank.
On	on draine	On draine l’eau de pluie dans le seau.	We drain the rainwater into the bucket.
Nous	nous drainons	Nous drainons l’eau du lavabo.	We drain the water from the sink.
Vous	vous drainez	Vous drainez le sang du patient.	You drain the blood from the patient.
Ils	ils drainent	Ils drainent l’excès d’eau de la piscine.	They drain the excess water from the pool.
Elles	elles drainent	Elles drainent le liquide des bouteilles.	They drain the liquid from the bottles.