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

Introduction to the verb promouvoir

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The English translation of “promouvoir” is “to promote.” It is pronounced as /pro-moo-vwar/ in the infinitive form.

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The word “promouvoir” comes from the Latin word “promovere,” which means “to move forward” or “to advance.” In everyday French, it is most often used to refer to the action of promoting something or someone, either in terms of advertising or advancing in a career or social status.

Examples:

Nous devons promouvoir notre nouveau produit pour attirer plus de clients. (We need to promote our new product to attract more customers.)
Elle a été promue directrice après seulement un an dans l’entreprise. (She was promoted to manager after only one year in the company.)
Le gouvernement a promu la santé publique en lançant une campagne de vaccination. (The government promoted public health by launching a vaccination campaign.)

Promouvoir – 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 promouvoir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je promeus	Je promeus une nouvelle marque.	I am promoting a new brand.
tu	tu promeus	Tu promeus ton produit sur les réseaux sociaux.	You are promoting your product on social media.
il	il promeut	Il promeut la protection de l’environnement.	He is promoting the protection of the environment.
elle	elle promeut	Elle promeut l’égalité des sexes.	She is promoting gender equality.
on	on promeut	On promeut un mode de vie sain.	We are promoting a healthy lifestyle.
nous	nous promouvons	Nous promouvons l’innovation technologique.	We are promoting technological innovation.
vous	vous promouvez	Vous promouvez votre entreprise lors de cet événement.	You are promoting your company at this event.
ils	ils promeuvent	Ils promeuvent la diversité culturelle.	They are promoting cultural diversity.
elles	elles promeuvent	Elles promeuvent des initiatives écologiques.	They are promoting ecological initiatives.