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

Introduction to the verb toronner

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The English translation of the French verb toronner is “to twist” or “to coil.” It is pronounced “toh-roh-neh.”

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The root of the word toronner is the Old French noun toron, which means “spiral” or “twist.” It is most often used in its infinitive form, toronner, in everyday French.

Examples:

Je vais toronner mes cheveux pour faire un chignon. (I’m going to twist my hair to make a bun.)
Il faut toronner la corde avant de la lancer. (You have to coil the rope before throwing it.)
La pâte à pain doit toronner avant d’être mise au four. (The bread dough needs to twist before being put in the oven.)

Toronner – 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 toronner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je toronne	Je toronne dans la rue.	I am walking in the street.
Tu	tu toronnes	Tu toronnes très vite.	You are walking very fast.
Il	il toronne	Il toronne vers la gare.	He is walking towards the train station.
Elle	elle toronne	Elle toronne en écoutant de la musique.	She is walking while listening to music.
On	on toronne	On toronne dans le parc.	We are walking in the park.
Nous	nous toronnons	Nous toronnons ensemble.	We are walking together.
Vous	vous toronnez	Vous toronnez toujours le matin.	You walk every morning.
Ils	ils toronnent	Ils toronnent en discutant.	They are walking while talking.
Elles	elles toronnent	Elles toronnent en rigolant.	They are walking while laughing.