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

Introduction to the verb surestimer

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The English translation of the French verb surestimer is “to overestimate.” It is pronounced as “soo-resh-tee-may.”

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Surestimer is derived from the French words “sur” (over) and “estimer” (to estimate). It is most often used in everyday French to express the act of overestimating something or someone, either intentionally or unintentionally.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

J’ai surestimé le temps qu’il me faudrait pour finir ce projet. (I overestimated the time it would take me to finish this project.)
Ne surestimez pas ses compétences, il n’a pas autant d’expérience que vous. (Don’t overestimate his skills, he doesn’t have as much experience as you.)
Les entreprises ont souvent tendance à surestimer leurs profits pour attirer des investisseurs. (Companies often tend to overestimate their profits to attract investors.)

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Surestimer – 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 surestimer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	surestime	Je surestime toujours mes compétences.	I always overestimate my abilities.
tu	surestimes	Tu surestimes facilement le temps qu’il te reste.	You easily overestimate the time you have left.
il	surestime	Il surestime le coût du projet.	He overestimates the cost of the project.
elle	surestime	Elle surestime ses connaissances en français.	She overestimates her knowledge of French.
on	surestime	On surestime souvent les risques.	We often overestimate the risks.
nous	surestimons	Nous surestimons nos chances de réussite.	We overestimate our chances of success.
vous	surestimez	Vous surestimez votre influence sur eux.	You overestimate your influence on them.
ils	surestiment	Ils surestiment la qualité de leur travail.	They overestimate the quality of their work.
elles	surestiment	Elles surestiment leurs capacités physiques.	They overestimate their physical abilities.