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

Introduction to the verb outiller

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The English translation of the French verb outiller is “to equip” or “to provide with tools.” It is pronounced as “oo-tee-yay.”

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Outiller comes from the Old French word “outil,” which means “tool.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of giving or providing someone or something with the necessary equipment or tools for a specific task or purpose.

Examples:

Je vais outiller mon fils avec tout ce dont il a besoin pour son voyage. (I am going to equip my son with everything he needs for his trip.)
La société a décidé d’outiller ses employés avec des formations pour améliorer leur performance. (The company has decided to equip its employees with trainings to improve their performance.)
Nous avons besoin de nous outiller avec des ressources pour mener à bien ce projet. (We need to equip ourselves with resources to successfully carry out this project.)

Outiller – 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 outiller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	outille	Je m’outille	I equip myself
tu	outilles	Tu t’outilles	You equip yourself
il	outille	Il s’outille	He equips himself
elle	outille	Elle s’outille	She equips herself
on	outille	On s’outille	One equips oneself
nous	outillons	Nous nous outillons	We equip ourselves
vous	outillez	Vous vous outillez	You equip yourselves
ils	outillent	Ils s’outillent	They equip themselves
elles	outillent	Elles s’outillent	They equip themselves