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

Introduction to the verb survolter

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The English translation of the French verb survolter is “to overexcite” or “to overcharge.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “sur-vol-ter.”

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Survoltér is derived from the French word “volts,” meaning “volts.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe something that has been given more voltage than it can handle, resulting in excessive excitement or energy. It can also be used figuratively to describe a person or situation that is overly agitated or stimulated.

Examples:

La foule était survoltée pendant le concert du groupe de rock. (The crowd was overexcited during the rock band’s concert.)
Les enfants ont survolté leur jouet en y mettant trop de piles. (The children overcharged their toy by putting too many batteries in it.)
Mon patron est survolté à l’idée de lancer un nouveau projet. (My boss is overexcited about launching a new project.)

Survolter – 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 survolter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	survolte	Je survolte la ville en hélicoptère.	I overvolt the city by helicopter.
Tu	survoltes	Tu survoltes les montagnes en parapente.	You overvolt the mountains by paragliding.
Il	survolte	Il survolte le moteur de la voiture.	He overvolts the car engine.
Elle	survolte	Elle survolte l’audience avec son discours.	She overvolts the audience with her speech.
On	survolte	On survolte l’atmosphère avec notre musique.	We overvolt the atmosphere with our music.
Nous	survoltons	Nous survoltons la mer en jet-ski.	We overvolt the sea by jet-ski.
Vous	survoltez	Vous survoltez les idées reçues.	You overvolt the preconceived ideas.
Ils	survoltent	Ils survoltent les joueurs avant le match.	They overvolt the players before the game.
Elles	survoltent	Elles survoltent la foule avec leurs danses.	They overvolt the crowd with their dances.