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

Introduction to the verb peinturlurer

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The English translation of the French verb peinturlurer is “to daub” or “to decorate in a messy way”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “peh-tur-lur-ay”.

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The word peinturlurer comes from the Old French word “peinture” meaning “paint” and the suffix “-lurer” which is used to form verbs that indicate a repeated, continuous or excessive action. It is most often used in everyday French to describe someone decorating or painting in a haphazard or careless manner.

Examples:

Elle a peinturluré sa chambre avec toutes les couleurs de l’arc-en-ciel. (She daubed her room with all the colors of the rainbow.)
Ne peinturlure pas sur la table, utilise un couvre-table ! (Don’t daub on the table, use a tablecloth!)
Les enfants ont peinturluré leur visage avec de la peinture pour s’amuser. (The children daubed their faces with paint for fun.)

Peinturlurer – 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 peinturlurer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	peinturlure	Je peinturlure mes dessins.	I splatter my drawings.
Tu	peinturlures	Tu peinturlures ton visage.	You paint your face.
Il	peinturlure	Il peinturlure son vélo.	He splatters his bike.
Elle	peinturlure	Elle peinturlure sa chambre.	She splatters her room.
On	peinturlure	On peinturlure les murs.	We splatter the walls.
Nous	peinturlurons	Nous peinturlurons nos toiles.	We will splatter our canvases.
Vous	peinturlurez	Vous peinturlurez vos meubles.	You paint your furniture.
Ils	peinturlurent	Ils peinturlurent la voiture.	They splattered the car.
Elles	peinturlurent	Elles peinturlurent leur visage.	They painted their faces.