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

Introduction to the verb transhumer

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The English translation of transhumer is “to migrate” or “to move with the herds.” It is pronounced as “trahn-shoo-may.”

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Transhumer comes from the French words “trans,” meaning “across” or “beyond,” and “humer,” meaning “to move with the herds.” It has origins in the Middle Ages, when it was used to describe the seasonal movement of livestock between pastures.

In everyday French, transhumer is most commonly used to refer to the seasonal migration of livestock, but it can also be used in a broader sense to describe any type of migration or movement.

Example 1: Les bergers vont transhumer leurs moutons en été.
Translation: The shepherds will migrate their sheep in the summer.

Example 2: Les oiseaux transhument vers des climats plus chauds en hiver.
Translation: The birds migrate to warmer climates in the winter.

Example 3: Les habitants des montagnes ont l’habitude de transhumer vers les vallées en hiver.
Translation: The mountain dwellers have the habit of migrating to the valleys in the winter.

Transhumer – 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 transhumer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je transhume	Je transhume vers le sud chaque hiver.	I migrate south every winter.
tu	tu transhumes	Tu transhumes avec les moutons dans les montagnes.	You migrate with the sheep in the mountains.
il	il transhume	Il transhume chaque année pour suivre les saisons.	He migrates every year to follow the seasons.
elle	elle transhume	Elle transhume avec les oiseaux vers des climats plus chauds.	She migrates with the birds to warmer climates.
on	on transhume	On transhume pour trouver de meilleures conditions de vie.	We migrate to find better living conditions.
nous	nous transhumons	Nous transhumons ensemble vers de nouveaux horizons.	We migrate together to new horizons.
vous	vous transhumez	Vous transhumez avec vos troupeaux à travers les plaines.	You migrate with your herds across the plains.
ils	ils transhument	Ils transhument chaque été vers les pâturages d’altitude.	They migrate every summer to high altitude pastures.
elles	elles transhument	Elles transhument en suivant les rivières vers des terres fertiles.	They migrate following rivers to fertile lands.