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

Introduction to the verb essaimer

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The English translation of the French verb “essaimer” is “to swarm” or “to spread.” The infinitive form “essaimer” is pronounced as “eh-seh-may.”

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The word “essaimer” comes from the Latin word “examen,” which means “a swarm of bees.” In everyday French, “essaimer” is used to describe the action of spreading or dispersing, often in a metaphorical sense.

Here are three examples of the usage of “essaimer” in everyday French:

Les touristes essaiment dans le quartier historique. (The tourists swarm in the historic district.)
Les idées nouvelles essaiment rapidement dans cette école. (New ideas spread quickly in this school.)
Les papillons essaiment dans le jardin pendant l’été. (Butterflies swarm in the garden during the summer.)

Note: Remember to provide the English translations for the examples.

Essaimer – 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 essaimer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	essaime	J’essaime des graines dans le jardin.	I scatter seeds in the garden.
Tu	essaimes	Tu essaimes ton parfum préféré.	You scatter your favorite perfume.
Il	essaime	Il essaime des informations sur internet.	He scatters information on the internet.
Elle	essaime	Elle essaime des paillettes dans ses cheveux.	She scatters glitter in her hair.
On	essaime	On essaime de belles fleurs dans le parc.	We scatter beautiful flowers in the park.
Nous	essaimons	Nous essaimons des abeilles dans notre jardin.	We scatter bees in our garden.
Vous	essaimez	Vous essaimez des invitations pour la fête.	You scatter invitations for the party.
Ils	essaiment	Ils essaiment des feuilles en automne.	They scatter leaves in autumn.
Elles	essaiment	Elles essaiment de la joie autour d’elles.	They scatter joy around them.