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

Introduction to the verb sprinter

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The English translation of the French verb sprinter is “to sprint.” It is pronounced as “spren-tay” in its infinitive form.

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The verb sprinter comes from the Old French word “esprint,” meaning “a rapid pace.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of running or moving quickly, usually over a short distance.

Here are three simple examples of its usage with their English translations:

Je vais sprinter jusqu’à la fin de la rue. (I am going to sprint to the end of the street.)
Le coureur a sprinté pour franchir la ligne d’arrivée en premier. (The runner sprinted to cross the finish line first.)
Ne sprinte pas trop vite, tu pourrais te blesser. (Don’t sprint too fast, you could get injured.)

Sprinter – 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 sprinter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	sprinte	Je sprinte pour arriver à temps.	I sprint to arrive on time.
tu	sprintes	Tu sprintes plus vite que moi.	You sprint faster than me.
il	sprinte	Il sprinte vers l’arrivée.	He sprints towards the finish line.
elle	sprinte	Elle sprinte depuis des années.	She has been sprinting for years.
on	sprinte	On sprinte ensemble.	We sprint together.
nous	sprintons	Nous sprintons pour gagner la course.	We sprint to win the race.
vous	sprintez	Vous sprintez aussi vite que moi.	You all sprint as fast as me.
ils	sprintent	Ils sprintent pour rester en forme.	They sprint to stay in shape.
elles	sprintent	Elles sprintent depuis le début.	They have been sprinting since the beginning.