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

Introduction to the verb sérancer

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The English translation of the French verb sérancer is “to chat” or “to chatter.” It is pronounced as “seh-rahn-say” in its infinitive form.

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Sérancer comes from the Old French word “serance” meaning “conversation” or “talk.” It is typically used in everyday French as a casual way of referring to conversations or chit-chat.

Examples:

Nous nous sommes assis au café pour sérancer pendant des heures. (We sat at the café to chat for hours.)
Les collègues se réunissent souvent pour sérancer autour de la machine à café. (Colleagues often gather to chat around the coffee machine.)
Les enfants adorent sérancer au téléphone avec leurs amis. (Kids love to chat on the phone with their friends.)

Sérancer – 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 sérancer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je me sérance	Je me sérance tous les jours.	I tease myself every day.
tu	tu te sérances	Tu te sérances trop facilement.	You tease yourself too easily.
il	il se sérance	Il se sérance avec ses amis.	He teases himself with his friends.
elle	elle se sérance	Elle se sérance en public.	She teases herself in public.
on	on se sérance	On se sérance pour rigoler.	We tease ourselves for fun.
nous	nous nous sérancions	Nous nous sérancions souvent.	We often tease ourselves.
vous	vous vous sérancez	Vous vous sérancez avec des blagues.	You tease yourselves with jokes.
ils	ils se sérancent	Ils se sérancent en secret.	They tease themselves in secret.
elles	elles se sérancent	Elles se sérancent entre elles.	They tease themselves with each other.