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

Introduction to the verb sursemer

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The English translation of the French verb sursemer is “to overseed.” It is pronounced as “seer-seh-may.”

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Sursemer is derived from the combination of two French words – “sur” meaning “on” or “over” and “semer” meaning “to sow.” It refers to the act of planting additional seeds on an already existing crop or lawn to enhance its growth.

Examples:

J’ai décidé de sursemer mon gazon pour qu’il soit plus dense et plus vert. (I have decided to overseed my lawn to make it denser and greener.)
Les agriculteurs ont l’habitude de sursemer leurs champs de blé pour augmenter la récolte. (Farmers often overseed their wheat fields to increase the yield.)
Il est recommandé de sursemer une pelouse endommagée pour la réparer rapidement. (It is recommended to overseed a damaged lawn to repair it quickly.)

Sursemer – 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 sursemer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	sème	Je sème des graines dans le jardin.	I sow seeds in the garden.
Tu	sèmes	Tu sèmes trop de graines.	You sow too many seeds.
Il	sème	Il sème de la pelouse dans le parc.	He sows grass in the park.
Elle	sème	Elle sème des fleurs sur le balcon.	She sows flowers on the balcony.
On	sème	On sème les légumes au printemps.	We sow vegetables in the spring.
Nous	semons	Nous semons du blé chaque année.	We sow wheat every year.
Vous	semez	Vous semez les herbes dans le jardin.	You sow herbs in the garden.
Ils	sèment	Ils sèment les graines ensemble.	They sow the seeds together.
Elles	sèment	Elles sèment des arbres dans la forêt.	They sow trees in the forest.