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

Introduction to the verb hululer

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The English translation of the French verb hululer is “to hoot” or “to howl”. It is pronounced [ylyle].

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The word hululer comes from the Old French word “hululer” which means “to hoot like an owl”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the sound of an animal, particularly that of an owl.

Examples:

Les hiboux hululent la nuit. (The owls hoot at night.)
Le vent hulule à travers les arbres. (The wind howls through the trees.)
Les enfants aiment hululer comme des hiboux. (Children like to hoot like owls.)

Hululer – 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 hululer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je hulule	Je hulule toute la nuit.	I hoot all night.
Tu	tu hulules	Tu hulules dans la forêt.	You hoot in the forest.
Il	il hulule	Il hulule pour attirer sa proie.	He hoots to attract his prey.
Elle	elle hulule	Elle hulule de joie.	She hoots with joy.
On	on hulule	On hulule ensemble.	We hoot together.
Nous	nous hululons	Nous hululons en choeur.	We hoot in chorus.
Vous	vous hululez	Vous hululez à tue-tête.	You hoot loudly.
Ils	ils hululent	Ils hululent toutes les nuits.	They hoot every night.
Elles	elles hululent	Elles hululent dans la forêt.	They hoot in the forest.