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

Introduction to the verb pelliculer

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The English translation of pelliculer is “to laminate.” It is pronounced “peh-lee-koo-leh.”

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The language origin of pelliculer is from the French word “pellicule,” meaning “film” or “skin,” combined with the infinitive suffix “-er.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of laminating or covering something with a thin layer of protective material. This verb can be used in a variety of contexts, such as laminating documents, protecting furniture, or waterproofing materials.

Examples:

Je vais pelliculer mes documents importants pour les protéger. (I am going to laminate my important documents to protect them.)
Nous devons pelliculer la table pour éviter les taches. (We need to laminate the table to prevent stains.)
Elle a pelliculé ses chaussures pour les rendre plus résistantes à l’eau. (She laminated her shoes to make them more water-resistant.)

Pelliculer – 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 pelliculer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	pellicule	Je pellicule mes photos.	I laminate my photos.
tu	pellicules	Tu pellicules tes documents.	You laminate your documents.
il	pellicule	Il pellicule son passeport.	He laminates his passport.
elle	pellicule	Elle pellicule ses dessins.	She laminates her drawings.
on	pellicule	On pellicule les cartes.	We laminate the cards.
nous	pelliculons	Nous pelliculons nos photos.	We laminate our photos.
vous	pelliculez	Vous pelliculez vos documents.	You laminate your documents.
ils	pelliculent	Ils pelliculent leurs cartes.	They laminate their cards.
elles	pelliculent	Elles pelliculent leurs dessins.	They laminate their drawings.