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

Introduction to the verb savourer

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The English translation of the French verb savourer is “to savor.” The infinitive form is pronounced “sah-voo-reh.”

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The word savourer comes from the Latin word “sapere” meaning “to taste” or “to have a flavor.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the act of enjoying something slowly and with great pleasure, typically referring to food or drink.

Examples:

Je vais savourer ce délicieux repas. (I am going to savor this delicious meal.)
Elle aime savourer un bon verre de vin en fin de journée. (She enjoys savoring a good glass of wine at the end of the day.)
Nous avons savouré chaque instant de nos vacances en France. (We savored every moment of our vacation in France.)

Savourer – 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 savourer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	savoure	Je savoure un délicieux repas.	I am savoring a delicious meal.
tu	savoures	Tu savoures ta boisson préférée.	You are savoring your favorite drink.
il	savoure	Il savoure le moment présent.	He is savoring the present moment.
elle	savoure	Elle savoure un bon livre.	She is savoring a good book.
on	savoure	On savoure souvent la vie.	We often savor life.
nous	savourons	Nous savourons notre repas en famille.	We are savoring our family meal.
vous	savourez	Vous savourez les saveurs de ce plat.	You are savoring the flavors of this dish.
ils	savourent	Ils savourent la vue depuis le sommet de la montagne.	They are savoring the view from the top of the mountain.
elles	savourent	Elles savourent un bon dessert.	They are savoring a good dessert.