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

Introduction to the verb feuiller

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The English translation of the French verb “feuiller” is “to leaf through” or “to flick through.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “feuiller” is [fœje].

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Feuiller originates from the Old French word “foillier,” meaning “to strip leaves.” In everyday French, it is commonly used to describe the action of quickly flipping through the pages of a book, magazine, or any printed material.

Examples:

Je vais feuiller ce magazine pour trouver l’article que tu cherches.
(I’m going to leaf through this magazine to find the article you’re looking for.)
Elle aime feuiller les vieux albums photos de sa famille.
(She enjoys flicking through the old photo albums of her family.)
Nous avons passé des heures à feuiller le dictionnaire à la recherche de ce mot.
(We spent hours leafing through the dictionary looking for that word.)

Feuiller – 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 feuiller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	feuillette	Je feuillette le livre.	I leaf through the book.
tu	feuillettes	Tu feuillettes le magazine.	You leaf through the magazine.
il	feuillette	Il feuillette le journal.	He leafs through the newspaper.
elle	feuillette	Elle feuillette le catalogue.	She leafs through the catalog.
on	feuillette	On feuillette les pages.	One leafs through the pages.
nous	feuilletons	Nous feuilletons les documents.	We leaf through the documents.
vous	feuilletez	Vous feuilletez le livre d’art.	You leaf through the art book.
ils	feuillètent	Ils feuillètent les revues.	They leaf through the magazines.
elles	feuillètent	Elles feuillètent les papiers.	They leaf through the papers.