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

Introduction to the verb transmettre

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The English translation of transmettre is “to transmit” or “to pass on”. It is pronounced as “trans-met-tra”.

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The verb transmettre comes from the Latin word “transmittere” which means “to transfer”. It is commonly used in everyday French to convey the idea of sending or delivering something from one person to another, or from one place to another.

Examples:

Je vais transmettre ton message à mon amie. (I will pass on your message to my friend.)
Le professeur a transmis son savoir à ses étudiants. (The teacher transmitted his knowledge to his students.)
Les informations ont été transmises aux médias. (The information was transmitted to the media.)

Transmettre – 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 transmettre

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	transmets	Je transmets le message à mes collègues.	I transmit the message to my colleagues.
Tu	transmets	Tu transmets les informations à tes amis.	You transmit the information to your friends.
Il	transmet	Il transmet le document à son patron.	He transmits the document to his boss.
Elle	transmet	Elle transmet le dossier à sa collègue.	She transmits the file to her colleague.
On	transmet	On transmet les nouvelles à tout le monde.	We transmit the news to everyone.
Nous	transmettons	Nous transmettons les documents à nos clients.	We transmit the documents to our clients.
Vous	transmettez	Vous transmettez les consignes aux employés.	You transmit the instructions to the employees.
Ils	transmettent	Ils transmettent le rapport à leur direction.	They transmit the report to their management.
Elles	transmettent	Elles transmettent les demandes aux autorités.	They transmit the requests to the authorities.