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

Introduction to the verb transmigrer

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The English translation of the French verb transmigrer is “to transmigrate.” It is pronounced “trahns-mee-gree-ay.”

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Transmigrer comes from the Latin word “transmigrare,” which means “to migrate.” It is used in everyday French to describe the act of moving or migrating from one place to another, often with a sense of permanence or long-term relocation.

Examples:

J’ai décidé de transmigrer en Australie pour étudier la biologie marine. (I have decided to transmigrate to Australia to study marine biology.)
Les oiseaux transmigrent vers des climats plus chauds pendant l’hiver. (Birds migrate to warmer climates during the winter.)
Mes ancêtres ont transmigré d’Europe vers les États-Unis au 19ème siècle. (My ancestors transmigrated from Europe to the United States in the 19th century.)

Transmigrer – 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 transmigrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je transmigre	Je transmigre à travers le temps.	I transmigrate through time.
tu	tu transmigres	Tu transmigres vers un autre pays.	You transmigrate to another country.
il	il transmigre	Il transmigre en quête de paix intérieure.	He transmigrates in search of inner peace.
elle	elle transmigre	Elle transmigre dans ses rêves.	She transmigrates in her dreams.
on	on transmigre	On transmigre pour échapper à la réalité.	One transmigrates to escape reality.
nous	nous transmigrons	Nous transmigrons ensemble vers de nouveaux horizons.	We transmigrate together towards new horizons.
vous	vous transmigrez	Vous transmigrez vers de meilleures opportunités.	You transmigrate towards better opportunities.
ils	ils transmigrent	Ils transmigrent pour trouver leur place dans le monde.	They transmigrate to find their place in the world.
elles	elles transmigrent	Elles transmigrent pour suivre leurs rêves.	They transmigrate to follow their dreams.