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

Introduction to the verb graphiter

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The English translation of the French verb “graphiter” is “to graffiti.” The infinitive form is pronounced as [ɡʁa.fi.te].

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“Graphiter” comes from the word “graffiti” which originates from Italian. It is commonly used in everyday French to refer to the act of creating graffiti or street art.

Examples:

J’ai vu un jeune homme graphiter un mur hier soir. (I saw a young man graffitiing a wall last night.)
Les artistes ont graphité cette façade pour lui donner une nouvelle vie. (The artists graffitied this facade to give it a new life.)
On ne devrait pas graphiter les monuments historiques. (We shouldn’t graffiti historical monuments.)

Graphiter – 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 graphiter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	graphite	Je graphite mon carnet.	I am graffitiing my notebook.
Tu	graphites	Tu graphites le mur.	You are graffitiing the wall.
Il	graphite	Il graphite la porte.	He is graffitiing the door.
Elle	graphite	Elle graphite son skateboard.	She is graffitiing her skateboard.
On	graphite	On graphite les murs.	We are graffitiing the walls.
Nous	graphitons	Nous graphitons nos cahiers.	We are graffitiing our notebooks.
Vous	graphitez	Vous graphitez la clôture.	You are graffitiing the fence.
Ils	graphitent	Ils graphitent les bancs.	They are graffitiing the benches.
Elles	graphitent	Elles graphitent les voitures.	They are graffitiing the cars.