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

Introduction to the verb glaviotter

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The English translation of the French verb “glaviotter” is “to spit.” The infinitive form “glaviotter” is pronounced as “glah-vee-o-teh.”

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The word “glaviotter” is derived from the noun “glaviot,” which means “spit.” In everyday French, “glaviotter” is used to describe the act of spitting, generally referring to the action of forcefully expelling saliva or phlegm from one’s mouth.

Here are three examples of its usage in context:

Je déteste quand les gens glaviottent dans la rue.
(I hate it when people spit in the street.)
Le joueur de football a été exclu du match pour avoir glaviotté sur l’arbitre.
(The football player was expelled from the match for spitting on the referee.)
Arrête de glaviotter par terre, c’est dégoûtant !
(Stop spitting on the ground, it’s disgusting!)

Note: The verb “glaviotter” is considered informal and can be seen as impolite or offensive in certain contexts.

Glaviotter – 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 glaviotter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	glaviotte	Je glaviotte en marchant.	I spit while walking.
Tu	glaviottes	Tu glaviottes sur la route.	You spit on the road.
Il	glaviotte	Il glaviotte devant tout le monde.	He spits in front of everyone.
Elle	glaviotte	Elle glaviotte discrètement.	She spits discreetly.
On	glaviotte	On glaviotte sans retenue.	One spits without restraint.
Nous	glaviottons	Nous glaviottons après avoir mangé.	We spit after eating.
Vous	glaviottez	Vous glaviottez avec dégoût.	You spit with disgust.
Ils	glaviottent	Ils glaviottent pendant le match.	They spit during the game.
Elles	glaviottent	Elles glaviottent près de la poubelle.	They spit near the trash can.