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

Introduction to the verb pavoiser

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The English translation of the French verb pavoiser is “to decorate with flags/to hoist flags.” It is pronounced as “pah-vwah-zay.”

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Pavoiser comes from the French word “pavillon,” meaning “flag.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of decorating with or displaying flags, especially on special occasions or to show pride in one’s country.

Examples of usage:

Nous allons pavoiser notre maison pour la fête nationale. (We are going to decorate our house with flags for the national holiday.)
Le stade était pavoisé aux couleurs de l’équipe gagnante. (The stadium was adorned with flags in the colors of the winning team.)
Les enfants ont pavoisé leur vélo pour le défilé du carnaval. (The children decorated their bikes with flags for the carnival parade.)

Translation:

We are going to decorate our house with flags for the national holiday.
The stadium was adorned with flags in the colors of the winning team.
The children decorated their bikes with flags for the carnival parade.

Pavoiser – 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 pavoiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Pavoise	Je pavoise mon balcon pour la fête nationale.	I am flagging my balcony for National Day.
Tu	Pavoises	Tu pavoises ta maison avec fierté.	You are proudly flagging your house.
Il	Pavoise	Il pavoise la mairie pour célébrer la victoire.	He is flagging the town hall to celebrate the victory.
Elle	Pavoise	Elle pavoise sa voiture pour soutenir son équipe.	She is flagging her car to support her team.
On	Pavoise	On pavoise les rues pour la parade.	We are flagging the streets for the parade.
Nous	Pavoisons	Nous pavoisons nos bureaux pour le jour de l’indépendance.	We are flagging our offices for Independence Day.
Vous	Pavoisez	Vous pavoisez votre école pour la rentrée.	You are flagging your school for the start of the school year.
Ils	Pavoisent	Ils pavoisent les bateaux pour la régate.	They are flagging the boats for the regatta.
Elles	Pavoisent	Elles pavoisent leurs jardins pour la fête des voisins.	They are flagging their gardens for Neighborhood Day.