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

Introduction to the verb parementer

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The English translation of the French verb parementer is “to decorate” or “to embellish.” It is pronounced as “pah-rə-mahn-tey.”

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The word parementer originated from the Old French word “parmenter” meaning “to adorn” or “to decorate.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to decorating or adding ornamental details to something.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

J’ai passé toute la journée à parementer ma maison pour Noël. (I spent the whole day decorating my house for Christmas.)
Il faut parementer le gâteau avec des fruits et du glaçage. (We need to decorate the cake with fruits and icing.)
La styliste a utilisé des pierres précieuses pour parementer la robe de mariée. (The stylist used gemstones to embellish the wedding dress.)

Parementer – 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 parementer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	paremente	Je paremente mon mur.	I am walling my wall.
tu	parementes	Tu parementes ta robe.	You are trimming your dress.
il	paremente	Il paremente sa chemise.	He is edging his shirt.
elle	paremente	Elle paremente son chapeau.	She is decorating her hat.
on	paremente	On paremente le salon.	We are dressing up the living room.
nous	parementons	Nous parementons la table.	We are embellishing the table.
vous	parementez	Vous parementez la façade.	You are adorning the facade.
ils	parementent	Ils parementent leur jardin.	They are beautifying their garden.
elles	parementent	Elles parementent leur cuisine.	They are ornamenting their kitchen.