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

Introduction to the verb triller

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The English translation of the French verb triller is “to trill.” It is pronounced as “tree-ay.”

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Triller comes from the French word “trille,” which means “trill” or “warble.” In everyday French, it is most often used in music to describe a musical ornament or technique where a single note is rapidly alternated with the note above or below it.

3 simple examples of its usage are:

La soprano a réussi à bien triller pendant sa chanson. (The soprano successfully trilled during her song.)
Pour jouer cette pièce de musique baroque, il faut savoir triller parfaitement. (To play this baroque piece of music, you must know how to trill perfectly.)
La flutiste a ajouté un triller à sa performance, ce qui a impressionné le public. (The flutist added a trill to her performance, which impressed the audience.)

Triller – 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 triller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	trille	Je trille chaque matin.	I trill every morning.
Tu	trilles	Tu trilles toujours très bien.	You always trill very well.
Il	trille	Il trille en écoutant de la musique.	He trills while listening to music.
Elle	trille	Elle trille pour se détendre.	She trills to relax.
On	trille	On trille souvent ensemble.	We often trill together.
Nous	trillons	Nous trillons avec passion.	We trill with passion.
Vous	trillez	Vous trillez pour faire plaisir.	You trill to please.
Ils	trillent	Ils trillent en harmonie.	They trill in harmony.
Elles	trillent	Elles trillent tout le temps.	They trill all the time.