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

Introduction to the verb texter

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The English translation of the French verb texter is “to text.” It is pronounced as “teks-teh.”

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The verb texter originated from the English word “text” and was adapted into French as a verb. It is most often used in everyday French as a way to refer to sending text messages or using messaging platforms on phones.

Examples:

Je vais texter à mon ami pour lui dire que je serai en retard. – I’m going to text my friend to let him know I’ll be late.
Elle a texté toute la journée sans arrêt. – She texted all day without stopping.
Nous préférons texter plutôt que d’appeler. – We prefer to text rather than call.

Texter – 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 texter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je textE	Je textE souvent avec mes amis.	I text often with my friends.
Tu	tu textoS	Tu textoS rapidement.	You text quickly.
Il	il textE	Il textE à sa petite amie.	He texts his girlfriend.
Elle	elle textE	Elle textE son frère pour lui demander de l’aide.	She texts her brother to ask for help.
On	on textE	On textE en voiture.	We text while driving.
Nous	nous textONS	Nous textONS à nos parents pour leur donner des nouvelles.	We text our parents to give them updates.
Vous	vous textEZ	Vous textEZ souvent pour prendre des nouvelles de votre famille.	You text often to check in on your family.
Ils	ils textENT	Ils textENT en même temps qu’ils regardent la télévision.	They text while watching TV.
Elles	elles textENT	Elles textENT pendant le cours.	They text during class.