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

Introduction to the verb résulter

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The English translation of “résulter” is “to result.” It is pronounced “reh-zool-teh.”

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The word “résulter” comes from the Latin word “resultare,” meaning “to leap back, start back, rebound.” It is most often used in everyday French to indicate a consequence or outcome of a situation.

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

La mauvaise organisation a résulté en des retards importants dans le projet.
Translation: The poor organization resulted in significant delays in the project.
Les élections ont résulté en une victoire écrasante pour le parti au pouvoir.
Translation: The elections resulted in a landslide victory for the ruling party.
L’accident a résulté en une blessure mineure pour le conducteur.
Translation: The accident resulted in a minor injury for the driver.

Résulter – 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 résulter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	résulte	Je résulte de mes actions.	I result from my actions.
Tu	résultes	Tu résultes souvent dans des problèmes.	You often result in problems.
Il	résulte	Il résulte d’une erreur humaine.	It results from human error.
Elle	résulte	Elle résulte de son travail acharné.	She results from her hard work.
On	résulte	On résulte toujours de nos choix.	We always result from our choices.
Nous	résultons	Nous résultons de nos expériences.	We result from our experiences.
Vous	résultez	Vous résultez des données collectées.	You result from the collected data.
Ils	résultent	Ils résultent des conditions de vie difficiles.	They result from difficult living conditions.
Elles	résultent	Elles résultent de leur détermination.	They (feminine) result from their determination.