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

Introduction to the verb tranchefiler

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The English translation of the French verb tranchefiler is “to slice thinly”. It is pronounced as trahn-shuh-fee-lay.

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The word tranchefiler is a combination of the verbs “trancher” (to slice) and “filer” (to thread). It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of cutting something into thin slices, usually in a precise and delicate manner.

Examples of usage:

Je vais tranchefiler ces pommes de terre pour en faire des chips croustillantes. (I am going to thinly slice these potatoes to make crispy chips.)
Pour cette recette, il est important de tranchefiler le poisson en fines lamelles. (For this recipe, it is important to thinly slice the fish into small pieces.)
Elle a utilisé un couteau bien aiguisé pour tranchefiler les légumes en julienne. (She used a sharp knife to thinly slice the vegetables into julienne strips.)

Tranchefiler – 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 tranchefiler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	tranchefile	Je tranchefile mon pain.	I slice my bread.
Tu	tranchefiles	Tu tranchefiles ton fromage.	You slice your cheese.
Il	tranchefile	Il tranchefile la viande.	He slices the meat.
Elle	tranchefile	Elle tranchefile le saucisson.	She slices the saucisson.
On	tranchefile	On tranchefile les légumes.	We slice the vegetables.
Nous	tranchefilons	Nous tranchefilons les fruits.	We slice the fruits.
Vous	tranchefilez	Vous tranchefilez le jambon.	You slice the ham.
Ils	tranchefilent	Ils tranchefilent le pain.	They slice the bread.
Elles	tranchefilent	Elles tranchefilent les fromages.	They slice the cheeses.