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

Introduction to the verb transmuer

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The English translation of the French verb transmuer is “to transform.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “trah[n]-smoo-eh.”

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The word “transmuer” can be traced back to the Latin word “transmutare,” meaning “to change.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of transforming or changing something into something else, whether it be physical, emotional, or abstract.

Examples of usage:

Il a transmué sa colère en tristesse. (He transformed his anger into sadness.)
La chenille se transmue en papillon. (The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.)
Ce projet a transmué notre entreprise. (This project has transformed our company.)

Only return the response: The verb transmuer means “to transform” and is pronounced as “trah[n]-smoo-eh.” It comes from the Latin word “transmutare,” meaning “to change.” In everyday French, it is often used to describe a physical, emotional, or abstract transformation or change. Three examples of its usage are “Il a transmué sa colère en tristesse” (He transformed his anger into sadness), “La chenille se transmue en papillon” (The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly), and “Ce projet a transmué notre entreprise” (This project has transformed our company).

Transmuer – 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 transmuer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je transmue	Je transmue mes problèmes en opportunités.	I transform my problems into opportunities.
Tu	tu transmues	Tu transmues ta tristesse en joie.	You transform your sadness into joy.
Il	il transmue	Il transmue sa colère en calme.	He transforms his anger into calmness.
Elle	elle transmue	Elle transmue son stress en détente.	She transforms her stress into relaxation.
On	on transmue	On transmue nos préoccupations en actions.	We transform our worries into actions.
Nous	nous transmuons	Nous transmuons ces matériaux en or.	We transform these materials into gold.
Vous	vous transmuez	Vous transmuez votre peur en courage.	You transform your fear into courage.
Ils	ils transmuent	Ils transmuent leur ignorance en connaissance.	They transform their ignorance into knowledge.
Elles	elles transmuent	Elles transmuent leur doute en certitude.	They transform their doubt into certainty.