Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb sous-louer

Introduction to the verb sous-louer

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The English translation of the French verb sous-louer is “to sublet.” It is pronounced as “soo-loo-ay.”

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The word sous-louer is a compound verb formed from the prefix “sous,” meaning “under,” and the verb “louer,” meaning “to rent.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of renting out a property or part of a property that is already being rented by someone else. This can happen when the primary tenant is temporarily away and wants to cover their rent, or when the primary tenant wants to rent out a room in their apartment to help with expenses.

Here are three simple examples of sous-louer and their English translations:

Je vais sous-louer ma chambre pendant que je serai en vacances. (I am going to sublet my room while I am on vacation.)
Mon colocataire sous-loue sa place de parking pour un mois. (My roommate is subletting his parking spot for a month.)
Nous avons décidé de sous-louer notre appartement pendant notre année à l’étranger. (We have decided to sublet our apartment during our year abroad.)

Sous-Louer – 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 sous-louer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	sous-loue	Je sous-loue mon appartement à des étudiants.	I sublet my apartment to students.
Tu	sous-loues	Tu sous-loues ta chambre à un ami.	You sublet your room to a friend.
Il	sous-loue	Il sous-loue son studio pour l’été.	He sublets his studio for the summer.
Elle	sous-loue	Elle sous-loue sa maison pendant son voyage.	She sublets her house during her trip.
On	sous-loue	On sous-loue souvent des appartements en ville.	One often sublets apartments in the city.
Nous	sous-louons	Nous sous-louons notre garage à un voisin.	We sublet our garage to a neighbor.
Vous	sous-louez	Vous sous-louez un bureau pour votre entreprise.	You sublet an office for your business.
Ils	sous-louent	Ils sous-louent leur appartement meublé.	They sublet their furnished apartment.
Elles	sous-louent	Elles sous-louent leur maison de vacances chaque été.	They sublet their vacation home every summer.