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

Introduction to the verb survendre

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The English translation of the French verb survendre is “to over-sell.” It is pronounced “seer-vahnd-ruh.”

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The origin of the word survendre can be traced back to the Latin word “super,” meaning “above” or “over,” and the Old French word “vendre,” meaning “to sell.”

In everyday French, survendre is often used to describe the act of selling something at a higher price than its actual value, often with the intention of deceiving or scamming the buyer. It can also refer to selling more of a product than is available or needed.

Examples:

Il a survendu sa voiture à un prix exorbitant. (He over-sold his car at an exorbitant price.)
Les commerçants ont tenté de survendre leur stock de produits périmés. (The merchants tried to over-sell their expired products.)
Ne te laisse pas survendre par les vendeurs de rue, essaie de négocier le prix. (Don’t let the street vendors over-sell you, try to negotiate the price.)

Survendre – 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 survendre

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	survends	Je survends des produits en soldes.	I oversell products on sale.
tu	survends	Tu survends des voitures à des prix exorbitants.	You oversell cars at exorbitant prices.
il	survend	Il survend sa maison pour un profit élevé.	He oversells his house for a high profit.
elle	survend	Elle survend ses vêtements de créateur à prix d’or.	She oversells her designer clothes at a high price.
on	survend	On survend souvent des articles de luxe.	We often oversell luxury items.
nous	survendons	Nous survendons notre entreprise pour un gros profit.	We oversell our company for a big profit.
vous	survendez	Vous survendez vos produits pour une meilleure marge.	You oversell your products for a better margin.
ils	survendent	Ils survendent leurs stocks pour écouler leur marchandise.	They oversell their stocks to get rid of their merchandise.
elles	survendent	Elles survendent leur maison pour acheter une plus grande.	They oversell their house to buy a bigger one.