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

Introduction to the verb tuyauter

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The English translation of the French verb tuyauter is “to give tips/advice/information” and the infinitive form is pronounced “twee-o-teh”.

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The word tuyauter comes from the noun “tuyau” which means “pipe” or “tube”, and is often used in everyday French to refer to someone giving useful or insider information.

Examples:

Je vais te tuyauter sur les meilleurs restaurants de la ville. (I will give you tips on the best restaurants in town.)
Il m’a tuyauté sur les erreurs à éviter lors de mon entretien d’embauche. (He gave me advice on the mistakes to avoid during my job interview.)
Les journalistes ont été tuyautés par une source anonyme sur le scandale politique. (The journalists were given information by an anonymous source on the political scandal.)

Tuyauter – 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 tuyauter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	tuyaute	Je tuyaute mon jardin.	I am watering my garden.
Tu	tuyautes	Tu tuyautes la voiture.	You are washing the car.
Il	tuyaute	Il tuyauter son tuyau.	He is fixing his pipe.
Elle	tuyaute	Elle tuyauter son instrument.	She is tuning her instrument.
On	tuyaute	On tuyauter les canalisations.	One is fixing the pipes.
Nous	tuyautons	Nous tuyautons la maison.	We are plumbing the house.
Vous	tuyautez	Vous tuyauter les clients.	You are advising the clients.
Ils	tuyautent	Ils tuyautent le bateau.	They are pumping the boat.
Elles	tuyautent	Elles tuyautent le réservoir.	They are filling the tank.