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

Introduction to the verb pluviner

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The English translation of the French verb pluviner is “to rain heavily.” It is pronounced as “ploo-vee-nay.”

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The origin of pluviner can be traced back to the Latin word “pluvia,” which means “rain.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe heavy rainfall or a strong downpour.

Examples:

Il a pluviné toute la nuit. (It rained heavily all night.)
Nous n’avons pas pu sortir à cause du pluvinement. (We couldn’t go out because of the heavy rain.)
Les routes sont inondées à cause des fortes pluvinements. (The roads are flooded because of the strong downpours.)

Pluviner – 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 pluviner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je pluvin e	Je pluvin e souvent en automne.	I often rain in the autumn.
Tu	Tu pluvin es	Tu pluvin es légèrement en hiver.	You lightly rain in the winter.
Il	Il pluvin e	Il pluvin e toute la journée.	He rains all day.
Elle	Elle pluvin e	Elle pluvin e de temps en temps.	She rains from time to time.
On	On pluvin e	On pluvin e rarement en été.	We rarely rain in the summer.
Nous	Nous pluvin ons	Nous pluvin ons demain soir.	We will rain tomorrow evening.
Vous	Vous pluvin ez	Vous pluvin ez abondamment en printemps.	You abundantly rain in the spring.
Ils	Ils pluvin ent	Ils pluvin ent depuis ce matin.	They have been raining since this morning.
Elles	Elles pluvin ent	Elles pluvin ent dans la forêt.	They are raining in the forest.