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

Introduction to the verb transvider

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The English translation of the French verb transvider is “to transfer.” It is pronounced as “tranz-vee-deh”.

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The verb transvider comes from the Latin word “transvadere,” which means “to pass through.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the action of transferring or moving something from one place to another.

Examples:

Je vais transvider le jus de fruits dans une bouteille. (I am going to transfer the fruit juice into a bottle.)
Elle a transvidé les données de son téléphone vers son ordinateur. (She transferred the data from her phone to her computer.)
Nous devons transvider les provisions dans des sacs plus légers pour la randonnée. (We need to transfer the supplies into lighter bags for the hike.)

Transvider – 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 transvider

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Transvide	Je transvide de l’eau.	I pour out water.
Tu	Transvides	Tu transvides du lait.	You pour out milk.
Il	Transvide	Il transvide du jus.	He pours out juice.
Elle	Transvide	Elle transvide de l’huile.	She pours out oil.
On	Transvide	On transvide du vin.	One pours out wine.
Nous	Transvidons	Nous transvidons de l’eau.	We pour out water.
Vous	Transvidez	Vous transvidez du lait.	You pour out milk.
Ils	Transvident	Ils transvident du jus.	They pour out juice.
Elles	Transvident	Elles transvident de l’huile.	They pour out oil.