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

Introduction to the verb piluler

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The English translation of the French verb piluler is “to pill” or “to form into pills”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “pee-loo-lay”.

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Piluler comes from the French word “pilule”, meaning “pill”. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the action of forming medication into pills, but it can also be used in a figurative sense to describe something being tightly packed or clustered together.

Examples:

Le pharmacien doit piluler les comprimés pour faciliter leur ingestion. (The pharmacist must pill the tablets to make them easier to swallow.)
Cette salle est tellement pilulée qu’il est difficile de circuler. (This room is so tightly packed that it’s hard to move around.)
Le laboratoire a pilulé la nouvelle formule pour un meilleur dosage. (The laboratory pilled the new formula for better dosage.)

Piluler – 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 piluler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je pilule	Je pilule tous les matins.	I take pills every morning.
tu	tu pilules	Tu pilules trop souvent.	You take pills too often.
il	il pilule	Il pilule pour son hypertension.	He takes pills for his hypertension.
elle	elle pilule	Elle pilule avant chaque repas.	She takes pills before every meal.
on	on pilule	On pilule pour prévenir les infections.	We take pills to prevent infections.
nous	nous pilulons	Nous pilulons ensemble.	We take pills together.
vous	vous pilulez	Vous pilulez pour éviter les nausées.	You take pills to avoid nausea.
ils	ils pilulent	Ils pilulent pour se soigner.	They take pills to treat themselves.
elles	elles pilulent	Elles pilulent contre les maux de tête.	They take pills for headaches.