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

Introduction to the verb ovationner

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The English translation of the French verb ovationner is “to cheer” or “to applaud.” The infinitive form of ovationner is pronounced “oh-vah-see-oh-nay.”

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The word ovationner comes from the Latin word ovatio, meaning “triumph” or “victory procession.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe a strong expression of approval, admiration, or congratulations, often with clapping or cheering.

Examples:

Je vais ovationner le joueur de football après son but incroyable. (I will applaud the soccer player after his incredible goal.)
Le public a ovationné la performance du chanteur avec enthousiasme. (The audience cheered the singer’s performance enthusiastically.)
Nous avons ovationné le conférencier à la fin de sa présentation inspirante. (We applauded the speaker at the end of his inspiring presentation.)

Ovationner – 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 ovationner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’ovationne	J’ovationne chaque artiste.	I ovate each artist.
tu	tu ovationnes	Tu ovationnes le gagnant.	You ovate the winner.
il	il ovationne	Il ovationne le chanteur.	He ovates the singer.
elle	elle ovationne	Elle ovationne l’actrice.	She ovates the actress.
on	on ovationne	On ovationne les joueurs.	We ovate the players.
nous	nous ovationnons	Nous ovationnons le spectacle.	We ovate the show.
vous	vous ovationnez	Vous ovationnez le public.	You ovate the audience.
ils	ils ovationnent	Ils ovationnent les musiciens.	They ovate the musicians.
elles	elles ovationnent	Elles ovationnent les danseurs.	They ovate the dancers.