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

Introduction to the verb tanner

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The English translation of the French verb tanner is “to tan.” The infinitive form is pronounced “tah-neh.”

The word tanner comes from the Old French word “taneor,” which means “to convert into leather.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the process of tanning leather, but can also be used figuratively to mean “to make someone angry or irritated.”

Examples of tanner in French and their English translations are:

  1. Je vais chez le tanneur pour faire teindre mon cuir. (I’m going to the tanner to have my leather dyed.)
  2. Arrête de me tanner avec tes questions ! (Stop irritating me with your questions!)
  3. Le soleil m’a tanné la peau. (The sun tanned my skin.)

Tanner – 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 tanner

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je je tanne Je tanne souvent mes amis. I often tan my friends.
tu tu tannes Tu tannes ta peau au soleil. You tan your skin in the sun.
il il tanne Il tanne son cuir dans la tannerie. He tans his leather in the tannery.
elle elle tanne Elle tanne le cuir pour ses créations. She tans the leather for her creations.
on on tanne On tanne les peaux de vache pour en faire du cuir. We tan cow hides to make leather.
nous nous tannons Nous tannons ensemble depuis des années. We have been tanning together for years.
vous vous tannez Vous tannez les peaux avec soin. You tan the hides carefully.
ils ils tannent Ils tannent le cuir pour les chaussures. They tan the leather for shoes.
elles elles tannent Elles tannent la peau de mouton pour en faire des tapis. They tan sheepskin to make carpets.

Other Conjugations for Tanner.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb tanner    (this article)

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb tanner

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