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

Introduction to the verb perreyer

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The English translation of the French verb perreyer is “to strut” or “to swagger”. It is pronounced as “peh-rey-ye”.

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Perreyer is a derivative of the French noun “perron”, which means “a small platform or landing outside the entrance of a building”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe someone walking or moving in a proud, confident manner.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Elle se perreyait sur le podium, fière de sa victoire. (She was strutting on the podium, proud of her victory.)
Le coq perreyait fièrement dans la cour. (The rooster was strutting proudly in the yard.)
Il adore perreyer dans son nouveau costume. (He loves to swagger in his new suit.)

Perreyer – 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 perreyer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je perreye	Je perreye tous les jours.	I perrey every day.
Tu	tu perreyes	Tu perreyes avec nous.	You perrey with us.
Il	il perreye	Il perreye de manière impressionnante.	He perreyes impressively.
Elle	elle perreye	Elle perreye en dansant.	She perreyes while dancing.
On	on perreye	On perreye au concert.	We perrey at the concert.
Nous	nous perreyons	Nous perreyons ensemble.	We perrey together.
Vous	vous perreyez	Vous perreyez pour l’anniversaire.	You perrey for the birthday.
Ils	ils perreyent	Ils perreyent avec talent.	They perrey with talent.
Elles	elles perreyent	Elles perreyent à la fête.	They perrey at the party.