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

Introduction to the verb télégraphier

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The English translation of the French verb télégraphier is “to telegraph” or “to wire.” The infinitive form, télégraphier, is pronounced as “tay-leh-gra-fee-ay.”

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Télégraphier comes from the combination of the words “télé” meaning “distance” and “graphie” meaning “writing.” It refers to the act of sending or transmitting a message over long distances using a telegraph machine. Nowadays, the term is also used to refer to sending messages or information electronically, such as through email or text messaging.

Three simple examples of télégraphier in everyday French are:

Je vais télégraphier à mes parents pour leur annoncer la bonne nouvelle. (I am going to telegraph my parents to tell them the good news.)
Il a télégraphié à son ami pour lui proposer un plan de vacances. (He wired his friend to propose a vacation plan.)
Nous avons télégraphié nos CV à plusieurs entreprises pour trouver un stage. (We telegraphed our resumes to several companies to find an internship.)

Télégraphier – 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 télégraphier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	télégraphie	Je télégraphie tous les jours.	I telegraph every day.
tu	télégraphies	Tu télégraphies très bien.	You telegraph very well.
il	télégraphie	Il télégraphie à l’étranger.	He telegraphs abroad.
elle	télégraphie	Elle télégraphie pour son travail.	She telegraphs for her work.
on	télégraphie	On télégraphie depuis longtemps.	We have been telegraphing for a long time.
nous	télégraphions	Nous télégraphions ensemble autrefois.	We used to telegraph together.
vous	télégraphiez	Vous télégraphiez à quelle heure ?	What time were you telegraphing?
ils	télégraphient	Ils télégraphient pour se parler.	They telegraph to talk to each other.
elles	télégraphient	Elles télégraphient en secret.	They telegraph in secret.