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

Introduction to the verb scheider

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The English translation of the French verb scheider is “to cut” or “to chop.” It is pronounced as [shuh-dee-ay].

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The word scheider comes from the Old French word “eschequier,” meaning “to divide or cut into pieces.” In everyday French, it is most commonly used to refer to physically cutting or chopping something, such as food or wood. It can also be used in a figurative sense to mean “to break off” or “to separate.”

Examples:

Je dois scheider les légumes pour la soupe. (I have to cut the vegetables for the soup.)
Il faut scheider le bois pour le feu. (We need to chop the wood for the fire.)
La guerre a scheider le pays en deux. (The war has divided the country in two.)

Scheider – 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 scheider

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	scheide	Je scheide la pièce.	I divide the room.
Tu	scheides	Tu scheides ta part.	You divide your share.
Il	scheide	Il scheide son temps entre le travail et la famille.	He divides his time between work and family.
Elle	scheide	Elle scheide ses affaires en deux piles.	She divides her belongings into two piles.
On	scheide	On scheide les rôles pour la pièce de théâtre.	We divide the roles for the play.
Nous	scheidons	Nous scheidons les tâches ménagères.	We divide the household chores.
Vous	scheidez	Vous scheidez les bénéfices équitablement.	You divide the profits equally.
Ils	scheident	Ils scheident les responsabilités dans l’entreprise.	They divide the responsibilities in the company.
Elles	scheident	Elles scheident leurs ressources pour le projet.	They divide their resources for the project.