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

Introduction to the verb fluxer

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The English translation of the French verb “fluxer” is “to flux” or “to flow.” The infinitive form “fluxer” is pronounced as “fluh-zey.”

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The origin of the verb “fluxer” can be traced back to the Latin word “fluxus,” meaning “flow.” In everyday French, “fluxer” is commonly used in the context of describing a liquid or gas flowing in a continuous manner, or the act of circulating or streaming.

Examples:

Le liquide commence à fluxer du tuyau. (The liquid starts to flow from the pipe.)
Le trafic sur la route fluxe lentement. (The traffic on the road is flowing slowly.)
Les informations fluxent en temps réel sur Internet. (Information is streaming in real time on the internet.)

Fluxer – 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 fluxer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je fluxe	Je fluxe souvent.	I flow often.
tu	tu fluxes	Tu fluxes rapidement.	You flow quickly.
il	il fluxe	Il fluxe dans la rivière.	He flows in the river.
elle	elle fluxe	Elle fluxe avec grâce.	She flows gracefully.
on	on fluxe	On fluxe en musique.	One flows with music.
nous	nous fluxons	Nous fluxons ensemble.	We flow together.
vous	vous fluxez	Vous fluxez calmement.	You flow calmly.
ils	ils fluxent	Ils fluxent naturellement.	They flow naturally.
elles	elles fluxent	Elles fluxent harmonieusement.	They flow harmoniously.