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

Introduction to the verb surinformer

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The English translation of the French verb surinformer is “to overinform.” It is pronounced “soor-in-for-may.”

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Surinformer is a compound word formed from the prefix “sur” meaning “over” and the verb “informer” meaning “to inform.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of giving or receiving an excessive amount of information on a particular topic.

Examples:

Je ne veux pas surinformer mes amis sur le sujet. (I don’t want to overinform my friends on the subject.)
Les médias ont tendance à surinformer le public sur les nouvelles tragiques. (The media tends to overinform the public on tragic news.)
Nous devons éviter de surinformer nos employés afin de ne pas les submerger de données. (We need to avoid overinforming our employees in order not to overwhelm them with data.)

Surinformer – 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 surinformer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je surinforme	Je surinforme mes collègues.	I over-inform my colleagues.
Tu	Tu surinformes	Tu surinformes tes amis.	You over-inform your friends.
Il	Il surinforme	Il surinforme sa famille.	He over-informs his family.
Elle	Elle surinforme	Elle surinforme ses collègues.	She over-informs her colleagues.
On	On surinforme	On surinforme les clients.	We over-inform the clients.
Nous	Nous surinformons	Nous surinformons les citoyens.	We over-inform the citizens.
Vous	Vous surinformez	Vous surinformez le public.	You over-inform the public.
Ils	Ils surinforment	Ils surinforment leurs amis.	They (masculine) over-inform their friends.
Elles	Elles surinforment	Elles surinforment leurs collègues.	They (feminine) over-inform their colleagues.