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

Introduction to the verb pisser

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The English translation of the French verb pisser is “to urinate.” The infinitive form is pronounced “pee-say.”

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The word pisser comes from the Old French “pissier” and ultimately derives from the Latin “pissiare,” meaning “to urinate.”

In everyday French, pisser is a vulgar term and is used to express the action of urinating in a crude or humorous manner. It is most often used in casual or informal settings.

Examples:

Je dois pisser avant de partir. (I need to urinate before leaving.)
Ne pisser pas sur le mur, s’il vous plaît. (Don’t pee on the wall, please.)
Excusez-moi, je dois pisser comme un chameau. (Excuse me, I have to pee like a camel.)

Pisser – 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 pisser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	pisse	Je pisse dans les buissons.	I pee in the bushes.
tu	pisses	Tu pisses trop vite.	You pee too fast.
il	pisse	Il pisse sur le mur.	He pees on the wall.
elle	pisse	Elle pisse dans la douche.	She pees in the shower.
on	pisse	On pisse debout.	We pee standing up.
nous	pissons	Nous pissons ensemble.	We pee together.
vous	pissez	Vous pissez dans la nature.	You pee in nature.
ils	pissent	Ils pissent dans la rue.	They pee in the street.
elles	pissent	Elles pissent dans les toilettes.	They (f) pee in the toilet.