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

Introduction to the verb jubiler

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The English translation of the French verb jubiler is “to rejoice” or “to celebrate.” It is pronounced as “zhoo-bee-lay.”

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The language origin of jubiler comes from the Latin word “jubilare” meaning “to shout for joy.” In everyday French, it is most often used to express a feeling of great happiness or excitement.

Examples:

Nous avons jubilé toute la nuit après avoir remporté le match. (We rejoiced all night after winning the game.)
Les enfants ont jubilé en découvrant leurs cadeaux de Noël. (The children rejoiced upon discovering their Christmas presents.)
Les supporters ont jubilé lorsque leur équipe a marqué le but gagnant. (The fans rejoiced when their team scored the winning goal.)

Jubiler – 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 jubiler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	jubile	Je jubile chaque fois que je gagne.	I rejoice every time I win.
Tu	jubiles	Tu jubiles quand tu chantes.	You rejoice when you sing.
Il	jubile	Il jubile en regardant son équipe gagner.	He rejoices while watching his team win.
Elle	jubile	Elle jubile à l’idée de partir en vacances.	She rejoices at the thought of going on vacation.
On	jubile	On jubile devant la beauté du paysage.	One rejoices at the beauty of the landscape.
Nous	jubilons	Nous jubilons ensemble après notre victoire.	We rejoice together after our victory.
Vous	jubilez	Vous jubilez en dansant sur la piste de danse.	You rejoice while dancing on the dance floor.
Ils	jubilent	Ils jubilent en célébrant leur anniversaire de mariage.	They rejoice while celebrating their wedding anniversary.
Elles	jubilent	Elles jubilent en découvrant leur nouveau bébé.	They rejoice upon discovering their new baby.