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

Introduction to the verb lambrisser

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The English translation of the French verb lambrisser is “to panel” or “to line with paneling.” It is pronounced as “lahm-brih-say.”

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The word lambrisser comes from the Old French word “lambris,” which means “paneling” or “wainscoting.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of installing or covering a surface with panels, typically for decorative purposes.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Je vais lambrisser le mur de la chambre avec du bois. (I am going to panel the wall of the bedroom with wood.)
Nous avons lambrissé la salle de bain pour donner une ambiance chaleureuse. (We panelled the bathroom to create a warm atmosphere.)
Il a décidé de lambrisser tout le salon pour cacher les imperfections des murs. (He decided to panel the entire living room to hide the imperfections of the walls.)

Lambrisser – 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 lambrisser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	lambrisse	Je lambrisse le mur.	I panel the wall.
Tu	lambrisses	Tu lambrisses le plafond.	You panel the ceiling.
Il	lambrisse	Il lambrisse le sol.	He panels the floor.
Elle	lambrisse	Elle lambrisse la porte.	She panels the door.
On	lambrisse	On lambrisse la pièce.	One panels the room.
Nous	lambrisseons	Nous lambrisseons la maison.	We panel the house.
Vous	lambrissez	Vous lambrissez la salle de bain.	You panel the bathroom.
Ils	lambrissent	Ils lambrissent la cuisine.	They panel the kitchen.
Elles	lambrissent	Elles lambrissent le couloir.	They panel the hallway.