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

Introduction to the verb roiller

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The English translation of the French verb roiller is “to roll”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “rwa-yay”.

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The language origin of roiller can be traced back to the Latin word “rotula” meaning “small wheel”. In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of physically rolling or turning objects, or metaphorically rolling or progressing through a process.

Examples:

Je vais roiller la pâte pour faire des croissants. (I am going to roll the dough to make croissants.)
Il faut roiller le tapis pour le nettoyer. (We need to roll up the carpet to clean it.)
L’équipe a réussi à roiller vers la victoire malgré les difficultés. (The team managed to roll towards victory despite the challenges.)

Translated examples:

I am going to roll the dough to make croissants.
We need to roll up the carpet to clean it.
The team managed to roll towards victory despite the challenges.

Roiller – 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 roiller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Rouille	Je rouille tous les jours.	I rust every day.
Tu	Rouilles	Tu rouilles souvent.	You rust often.
Il	Rouille	Il rouille sa voiture.	He rusts his car.
Elle	Rouille	Elle rouille ses outils.	She rusts her tools.
On	Rouille	On rouille rapidement sous l’eau.	One rusts quickly under water.
Nous	Rouillons	Nous rouillons en marchant sous la pluie.	We rust while walking in the rain.
Vous	Rouillez	Vous rouillez en laissant votre vélo dehors.	You rust by leaving your bike outside.
Ils	Rouillent	Ils rouillent à cause de l’humidité.	They rust due to humidity.
Elles	Rouillent	Elles rouillent si elles ne sont pas entretenues.	They rust if they are not maintained.