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

Introduction to the verb transiter

Get the present tense conjugation of transiter. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb transiter is “to transit” or “to pass through.” It is pronounced as “trahn-zee-teh.”

Table of Contents

The word transiter comes from the Latin word “transitare,” meaning “to go across.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of passing through or traveling through a place.

Examples of usage:

Le train va transiter par Paris avant d’arriver à Marseille. (The train will pass through Paris before arriving in Marseille.)
Les marchandises doivent transiter par le port avant d’être exportées. (The goods must transit through the port before being exported.)
Nous avons transité par plusieurs villes lors de notre voyage en Europe. (We passed through several cities during our trip to Europe.)

Transiter – 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 transiter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je transite	Je transite chaque jour par cette gare.	I transit through this station every day.
Tu	Tu transites	Tu transites en voiture ou en train ?	Do you transit by car or by train?
Il	Il transite	Il transite par l’aéroport de Paris avant de rentrer chez lui.	He transits through Paris airport before going home.
Elle	Elle transite	Elle transite par cette ville pour se rendre à son rendez-vous.	She transits through this city to get to her appointment.
On	On transite	On transite souvent par cette route pour aller au travail.	We often transit through this road to go to work.
Nous	Nous transitions	Nous transitions vers une nouvelle plateforme.	We are transitioning to a new platform.
Vous	Vous transitez	Vous transitez par cet aéroport pour prendre votre correspondance ?	Are you transiting through this airport to catch your connecting flight?
Ils	Ils transitent	Ils transitent par ce port pour exporter leurs marchandises.	They transit through this port to export their goods.
Elles	Elles transites	Elles transites par cet arrêt pour descendre du bus.	They transit through this stop to get off the bus.