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

Introduction to the verb surajouter

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The English translation of the French verb surajouter is “to add on” or “to add more.” The infinitive form of surajouter is pronounced as “soo-ra-joo-tay.”

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The word surajouter is derived from the French prefix “sur” meaning “on” or “upon” and the verb “ajouter” meaning “to add.” It is most often used in everyday French to indicate the action of adding something on top of or in addition to something else.

Examples:

Je vais surajouter une touche de crème fraîche à ma soupe. (I am going to add a dollop of sour cream to my soup.)
Les parents ont décidé de surajouter un jour à leurs vacances pour visiter une nouvelle ville. (The parents decided to add on a day to their vacation to visit a new city.)
La professeure a surajouté un exercice supplémentaire pour aider les élèves à mieux comprendre la leçon. (The teacher added on an extra exercise to help the students understand the lesson better.)

Surajouter – 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 surajouter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	surajoute	Je surajoute des épices.	I add spices.
Tu	surajoutes	Tu surajoutes du sel.	You add salt.
Il	surajoute	Il surajoute de l’eau.	He adds water.
Elle	surajoute	Elle surajoute du lait.	She adds milk.
On	surajoute	On surajoute du sucre.	We add sugar.
Nous	surajoutons	Nous surajoutons des légumes.	We add vegetables.
Vous	surajoutez	Vous surajoutez de la crème.	You add cream.
Ils	surajoutent	Ils surajoutent du fromage.	They add cheese.
Elles	surajoutent	Elles surajoutent des herbes.	They (feminine) add herbs.