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

Introduction to the verb extravaser

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The English translation of the French verb extravaser is “to spill” or “to overflow.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “ekstra-va-ze.”

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Extravaser comes from the Latin word “extravasare,” which means “to overflow.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of liquid overflowing or spilling from a container.

Examples of usage:

Le verre est tombé et le vin a extravasé sur la table.
(The glass fell and the wine spilled on the table.)
La rivière a extravasé après les fortes pluies.
(The river overflowed after heavy rains.)
Fais attention, ne laisse pas la peinture extravaser de la boîte.
(Be careful, don’t let the paint spill out of the can.)

Extravaser – 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 extravaser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’extravase	J’extravase de l’eau dans le verre.	I am pouring water into the glass.
Tu	tu extravases	Tu extravases du café dans la tasse.	You are pouring coffee into the cup.
Il	il extravase	Il extravase du liquide dans le récipient.	He is pouring liquid into the container.
Elle	elle extravase	Elle extravase de l’huile dans la poêle.	She is pouring oil into the pan.
On	on extravase	On extravase de la peinture sur la toile.	One is pouring paint onto the canvas.
Nous	nous extravasons	Nous extravasons du vin dans les verres.	We are pouring wine into the glasses.
Vous	vous extravasez	Vous extravasez de l’encre dans le stylo.	You are pouring ink into the pen.
Ils	ils extravasent	Ils extravasent le liquide dans les tubes.	They are pouring the liquid into the tubes.
Elles	elles extravasent	Elles extravasent de la sauce dans les assiettes.	They are pouring sauce onto the plates.