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

Introduction to the verb soumettre

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The English translation of the French verb soumettre is “to submit” or “to subject.” It is pronounced soo-meh-truh in its infinitive form.

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The word soumettre comes from the Latin word submittere, meaning “to place under.” In everyday French, it is often used to describe the act of submitting or subjecting something or someone to a higher authority, power, or control.

Examples:

Je dois soumettre mon rapport à mon patron demain. (I have to submit my report to my boss tomorrow.)
Le peuple a été soumis à de nombreuses restrictions pendant la pandémie. (The people have been subjected to many restrictions during the pandemic.)
Les enfants doivent se soumettre aux règles de l’école. (The children must submit to the rules of the school.)

Note: These examples are literal translations of the French sentences and may not be the most natural or common way of expressing the ideas in English.

Soumettre – 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 soumettre

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	soumets	Je soumets mon rapport à mon manager.	I submit my report to my manager.
tu	soumets	Tu soumets ton idée lors de la réunion.	You submit your idea during the meeting.
il	soumet	Il soumet sa proposition au comité.	He submits his proposal to the committee.
elle	soumet	Elle soumet sa candidature pour le poste.	She submits her application for the job.
on	soumet	On soumet souvent nos opinions à celles des autres.	We often submit our opinions to those of others.
nous	soumettons	Nous soumettons nos demandes au département des ressources humaines.	We submit our requests to the human resources department.
vous	soumettez	Vous soumettez vos idées pour améliorer le processus.	You submit your ideas to improve the process.
ils	soumettent	Ils soumettent leurs rapports à leur supérieur.	They submit their reports to their superior.
elles	soumettent	Elles soumettent leur projet au comité d’évaluation.	They submit their project to the evaluation committee.