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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb poster

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The English translation of the French verb poster is “to post” and it is pronounced as “poh-ster”.

The word “poster” comes from the Latin word “ponere” which means “to put or place”. In everyday French, it is most often used to mean “to post” or “to publish” something online or on a physical surface.

Here are three simple examples of its usage with their English translations:

  1. J’ai posté une photo de mes vacances sur Instagram. (I posted a photo of my vacation on Instagram.)
  2. Nous allons poster une annonce pour notre prochain événement sur Facebook. (We will post an announcement for our next event on Facebook.)
  3. Tu as vu la nouvelle affiche qu’ils ont postée sur le mur? (Did you see the new poster they posted on the wall?)

Poster – 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 poster

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je poste Je poste une photo sur Instagram. I post a photo on Instagram.
tu postes Tu postes souvent sur les réseaux sociaux ? Do you often post on social media?
il poste Il poste des vidéos drôles sur Youtube. He posts funny videos on Youtube.
elle poste Elle poste ses créations sur son blog. She posts her creations on her blog.
on poste On poste nos vacances sur Facebook. We post our vacation on Facebook.
nous postons Nous postons des messages d’encouragement sur Twitter. We post messages of encouragement on Twitter.
vous postez Vous postez des photos de votre nourriture sur Snapchat ? Do you post pictures of your food on Snapchat?
ils postent Ils postent leurs opinions politiques sur Twitter. They post their political opinions on Twitter.
elles postent Elles postent des photos de leurs voyages sur Instagram. They post pictures of their travels on Instagram.

Other Conjugations for Poster.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb poster    (this article)

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb poster

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