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

Introduction to the verb léviter

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The English translation of the French verb léviter is “to levitate.” It is pronounced as “leh-vee-tay.”

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The language origin of léviter can be traced back to the Latin word “levitas,” meaning lightness or levity. In everyday French, it is most often used in a figurative sense to describe a feeling of being light or weightless, or to describe someone who seems to be floating or ungrounded in their thoughts or actions.

Examples of usage:

Elle avait l’impression de léviter, si heureuse était-elle. (She felt like she was levitating, she was so happy.)
Lorsque le magicien a enlevé le tissu, l’assistante semblait léviter au-dessus de la scène. (When the magician removed the cloth, the assistant appeared to be levitating above the stage.)
Je me sens léviter lorsque je suis en train de méditer. (I feel like I’m levitating when I’m meditating.)

Léviter – 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 léviter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je lévite	Je lévite souvent dans mes rêves.	I often levitate in my dreams.
tu	tu lévites	Tu lévites avec aisance.	You levitate with ease.
il	il lévite	Il lévite au-dessus du sol.	He levitates above the ground.
elle	elle lévite	Elle lévite en méditation.	She levitates while meditating.
on	on lévite	On lévite en utilisant nos pouvoirs mentaux.	We levitate using our mental powers.
nous	nous lévitons	Nous lévitons ensemble en cercle.	We levitate together in a circle.
vous	vous lévitez	Vous lévitez lors de vos performances.	You levitate during your performances.
ils	ils lévitent	Ils lévitent en silence.	They levitate in silence.
elles	elles lévitent	Elles lévitent au-dessus du lac.	They levitate above the lake.