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

Introduction to the verb spoiler

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The English translation of the French verb spoiler is “to spoil.” It is pronounced as “spwah-lay” in its infinitive form.

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The language origin of “spoiler” is from the Old French word “espoillier,” meaning “to strip or plunder.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe ruining or revealing something that was meant to be a surprise or kept secret.

Examples in everyday French:

1) “Ne spoilons pas la fin du film pour les autres.” (Let’s not spoil the ending of the movie for others.)
2) “Je suis désolé, j’ai accidentellement spoilé la surprise de ton anniversaire.” (I’m sorry, I accidentally spoiled the surprise for your birthday.)
3) “Ne lis pas cet article si tu ne veux pas te faire spoiler la série.” (Don’t read this article if you don’t want the series to be spoiled for you.)

Spoiler – 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 spoiler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	spoile	Je spoile des films.	I spoil movies.
tu	spoiles	Tu spoiles le suspense.	You spoil the suspense.
il	spoile	Il spoile la fin.	He spoils the ending.
elle	spoile	Elle spoile le twist.	She spoils the twist.
on	spoile	On spoile trop souvent.	We spoil too often.
nous	spoilons	Nous spoilons l’intrigue.	We spoil the plot.
vous	spoilez	Vous spoilez le dénouement.	You spoil the ending.
ils	spoilent	Ils spoilent les surprises.	They spoil the surprises.
elles	spoilent	Elles spoilent les révélations.	They spoil the revelations.