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

Introduction to the verb trémousser

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The English translation of the French verb trémousser is “to wiggle” or “to shake”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “treh-moo-say”.

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The word trémousser comes from the French word “mousser”, meaning “to foam”. It is often used in everyday French to describe small, quick movements, particularly those of the hips or body.

Examples:

Je me suis trémoussée sur la piste de danse toute la nuit. (I wiggled/shook on the dance floor all night.)
Les enfants adorent trémousser leur corps en écoutant de la musique. (Kids love to wiggle/shake their bodies while listening to music.)
Elle trémousse ses épaules pour se détendre. (She wiggles/shakes her shoulders to relax.)

Trémousser – 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 trémousser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je trémousse	Je trémousse sur la piste de danse.	I am dancing on the dance floor.
Tu	tu trémousses	Tu trémousses tes hanches au rythme de la musique.	You wiggle your hips to the beat of the music.
Il	il trémousse	Il trémousse son corps de manière gracieuse.	He gracefully moves his body.
Elle	elle trémousse	Elle trémousse ses épaules en riant.	She wiggles her shoulders while laughing.
On	on trémousse	On trémousse joyeusement au son de la musique.	We joyfully dance to the sound of the music.
Nous	nous trémoussons	Nous trémoussons en rythme avec la musique.	We move in rhythm with the music.
Vous	vous trémoussez	Vous trémoussez sur la piste de danse avec élégance.	You dance elegantly on the dance floor.
Ils	ils trémoussent	Ils trémoussent en se tenant la main.	They dance while holding hands.
Elles	elles trémoussent	Elles trémoussent en chantant à tue-tête.	They dance while singing at the top of their lungs.