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

Introduction to the verb saumurer

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The English translation of saumurer is “to pickle.” The infinitive form is pronounced “soh-mew-reh.”

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The word saumurer comes from the Latin word “sal” meaning “salt.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the process of preserving food by soaking it in a solution of salt and water.

Examples:

Je vais saumurer ces cornichons pour les conserver plus longtemps. (I am going to pickle these pickles to preserve them for longer.)
Il faut saumurer la viande avant de la faire griller pour la rendre plus tendre et savoureuse. (You need to marinate the meat before grilling it to make it more tender and flavorful.)
On peut saumurer différents légumes pour en faire des condiments pour les sandwichs. (You can pickle different vegetables to make condiments for sandwiches.)

Saumurer – 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 saumurer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	saumure	Je saumure mes viandes pour le barbecue.	I brine my meats for the barbecue.
tu	saumures	Tu saumures du poisson pour le dîner.	You brine fish for dinner.
il	saumure	Il saumure le jambon pour le sandwich.	He brines the ham for the sandwich.
elle	saumure	Elle saumure les légumes pour la salade.	She brines vegetables for the salad.
on	saumure	On saumure la viande avant de la griller.	We brine the meat before grilling it.
nous	saumurons	Nous saumurons le poulet pour le déjeuner.	We will brine the chicken for lunch.
vous	saumurez	Vous saumurez les olives pour l’apéritif.	You brine olives for the appetizer.
ils	saumurent	Ils saumurent le poisson avant de le fumer.	They brine the fish before smoking it.
elles	saumurent	Elles saumurent les viandes pour le barbecue.	They brine meats for the barbecue.