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

Introduction to the verb tuméfier

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The English translation of the French verb tuméfier is “to swell” or “to become swollen”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “too-meh-fee-yay”.

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Tuméfier comes from the Latin word “tumefacere”, meaning “to cause to swell”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe physical swelling, such as from an injury or an allergic reaction.

Examples:

Mon genou a commencé à tuméfier après que je me suis cogné dessus. (My knee started to swell after I bumped it.)
Les piqûres de moustique peuvent provoquer une tuméfaction de la peau. (Mosquito bites can cause the skin to swell.)
La blessure de Marc a encore l’air tuméfiée, il devrait aller chez le médecin. (Marc’s injury still looks swollen, he should go to the doctor.)

Tuméfier – 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 tuméfier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je tuméfie	Je tuméfie mon pied enflé.	I am swelling my swollen foot.
Tu	Tu tuméfies	Tu tuméfies facilement.	You swell easily.
Il	Il tuméfie	Il tuméfie sa lèvre après avoir été frappé.	He is swelling his lip after being hit.
Elle	Elle tuméfie	Elle tuméfie son visage après avoir été piqué par un insecte.	She is swelling her face after being stung by an insect.
On	On tuméfie	On tuméfie rapidement après une blessure.	One swells quickly after an injury.
Nous	Nous tuméfions	Nous tuméfions nos muscles en faisant de l’exercice.	We are swelling our muscles while exercising.
Vous	Vous tuméfiez	Vous tuméfiez vos chevilles en marchant trop longtemps.	You are swelling your ankles by walking for too long.
Ils	Ils tuméfient	Ils tuméfient leurs mains pour impressionner les filles.	They swell their hands to impress girls.
Elles	Elles tuméfient	Elles tuméfient leurs joues en mangeant des aliments épicés.	They swell their cheeks while eating spicy food.