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

Introduction to the verb goudronner

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The English translation of the French verb “goudronner” is “to tar” or “to tarmac”. The pronunciation of its infinitive form is [ɡu.dʁɔ.ne].

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The word “goudronner” originates from the noun “goudron” meaning “tar”. It is primarily used in everyday French to refer to the action of covering a surface with tar or asphalt, typically for road construction or maintenance.

Examples:

Je vais goudronner le chemin de notre cour. (I’m going to tar the pathway in our backyard.)
Les ouvriers ont goudronné la route principale hier. (The workers tarmacked the main road yesterday.)
Nous devons goudronner cette portion de l’autoroute avant l’hiver. (We need to tar this section of the highway before winter.)

Note: The translations provided above are literal translations, and the actual English usage may vary depending on the context.

Goudronner – 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 goudronner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je goudronne	Je goudronne la route.	I tar the road.
Tu	Tu goudronnes	Tu goudronnes le chemin.	You tar the path.
Il	Il goudronne	Il goudronne la rue.	He tar the street.
Elle	Elle goudronne	Elle goudronne l’allée.	She tar the driveway.
On	On goudronne	On goudronne les trottoirs.	One tar the sidewalks.
Nous	Nous goudronnons	Nous goudronnons la piste.	We tar the runway.
Vous	Vous goudronnez	Vous goudronnez le parking.	You tar the parking lot.
Ils	Ils goudronnent	Ils goudronnent les chemins de fer.	They tar the railroads.
Elles	Elles goudronnent	Elles goudronnent les autoroutes.	They tar the highways.