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

Introduction to the verb transborder

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The English translation of the French verb transborder is “to cross the border.” The infinitive form of transborder is pronounced as “tranz-bor-der.”

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The French word transborder is a combination of the prefix “trans,” meaning “across,” and the verb “border,” meaning “to border.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of crossing a border, whether between countries or regions.

Examples:

Nous devons transborder pour atteindre l’autre côté de la frontière. (We have to cross the border to reach the other side.)
Les migrants risquent leur vie en transbordant dans des embarcations de fortune. (Migrants risk their lives crossing the border in makeshift boats.)
Les marchandises doivent être transbordées à la douane avant d’être importées. (The goods have to be cleared at customs before being imported.)

Transborder – 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 transborder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	transborde	Je transborde beaucoup de marchandises.	I transport a lot of goods.
tu	transbordes	Tu transbordes des passagers tous les jours.	You transport passengers every day.
il	transborde	Il transborde des conteneurs sur le bateau.	He transports containers on the ship.
elle	transborde	Elle transborde des animaux dans son camion.	She transports animals in her truck.
on	transborde	On transborde du fret à l’aéroport.	We transport freight at the airport.
nous	transbordeons	Nous transbordeons des marchandises en toute sécurité.	We transport goods safely.
vous	transbordez	Vous transbordez des passagers dans le train.	You transport passengers on the train.
ils	transbordent	Ils transbordent des bagages dans l’avion.	They transport luggage on the plane.
elles	transbordent	Elles transbordent des marchandises d’un navire à l’autre.	They transport goods from one ship to another.