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

Introduction to the verb hydrater

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The English translation of the French verb hydrater is “to hydrate.” The infinitive form is pronounced “ee-dra-tay.”

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The word “hydrater” comes from the French noun “eau” meaning water, and the suffix “-er” which is used to form verbs. In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the action of providing or replenishing moisture to something or someone. It can also be used figuratively to refer to the act of refreshing or revitalizing something.

Examples:

Je bois beaucoup d’eau pour m’hydrater après l’entraînement. (I drink a lot of water to hydrate myself after my workout.)
N’oublie pas d’hydrater ta peau après la douche. (Don’t forget to hydrate your skin after showering.)
L’équipe médicale a recommandé de bien s’hydrater pendant la canicule. (The medical team recommended staying well hydrated during the heatwave.)

Hydrater – 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 hydrater

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’hydrate	J’hydrate ma peau tous les jours.	I hydrate my skin every day.
tu	tu hydrates	Tu hydrates ton corps avec de l’eau.	You hydrate your body with water.
il	il hydrate	Il hydrate son visage avec de la crème.	He hydrates his face with cream.
elle	elle hydrate	Elle hydrate ses cheveux avec un masque.	She hydrates her hair with a mask.
on	on hydrate	On hydrate notre corps après le sport.	We hydrate our body after exercise.
nous	nous hydratons	Nous hydratons notre peau avec une lotion.	We hydrate our skin with a lotion.
vous	vous hydratez	Vous hydratez vos mains avec une crème.	You hydrate your hands with a cream.
ils	ils hydratent	Ils hydratent leurs lèvres avec un baume.	They hydrate their lips with a balm.
elles	elles hydratent	Elles hydratent leurs cheveux avec de l’huile.	They hydrate their hair with oil.