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

Introduction to the verb gommer

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The English translation of the French verb “gommer” is “to erase” or “to rub out.” The infinitive form of “gommer” is pronounced as [ɡɔ.me].

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The word “gommer” comes from the Middle French word “gomer” which means “to erase” or “to rub out.” In everyday French, “gommer” is most often used in the context of erasing or removing something physically or metaphorically.

Examples:

J’ai gommé le dessin sur le tableau. (I erased the drawing on the board.)
Il faut gommer cette erreur dans le texte. (We need to erase this mistake in the text.)
Elle a gommé tous les souvenirs de cette période. (She has erased all memories of that period.)

Note: The translations provided above may vary based on the context of the sentence.

Gommer – 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 gommer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	gomme	Je gomme les erreurs.	I erase the mistakes.
Tu	gommes	Tu gommes les taches.	You erase the stains.
Il	gomme	Il gomme le tableau.	He erases the board.
Elle	gomme	Elle gomme les mots.	She erases the words.
On	gomme	On gomme les traces.	One erases the marks.
Nous	gommons	Nous gommons les dessins.	We erase the drawings.
Vous	gommez	Vous gommez les fautes.	You erase the mistakes.
Ils	gomment	Ils gomment les lignes.	They erase the lines. (masculine)
Elles	gomment	Elles gomment les illustrations.	They erase the illustrations. (feminine)