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

Introduction to the verb vanter

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The English translation of the French verb vanter is “to boast” or “to praise”. It is pronounced as “vahn-tay” in its infinitive form.

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The word vanter comes from the French word “vant”, meaning “praise” or “commend”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe someone who is excessively proud or boasts about their accomplishments. It can also be used to describe praising or promoting something.

Examples:

Elle a l’habitude de vanter ses talents de cuisinière. (She is used to boasting about her cooking skills.)
Ne vanter pas trop tes réussites, ça peut agacer les autres. (Don’t boast too much about your successes, it can annoy others.)
Le guide touristique vantait les merveilles de cette ville. (The tour guide was praising the wonders of this city.)

Vanter – 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 vanter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je vante	Je vante mes compétences.	I boast about my skills.
Tu	Tu vantes	Tu vantes souvent tes réussites.	You often boast about your successes.
Il	Il vante	Il vante sa beauté.	He boasts about his beauty.
Elle	Elle vante	Elle vante ses talents en cuisine.	She boasts about her cooking skills.
On	On vante	On vante les bienfaits du sport.	We boast about the benefits of sports.
Nous	Nous vantons	Nous vantons notre entreprise.	We boast about our company.
Vous	Vous vantez	Vous vantez vos voyages.	You boast about your travels.
Ils	Ils vantent	Ils vantent leurs réalisations.	They boast about their achievements.
Elles	Elles vantent	Elles vantent leur nouvelle voiture.	They boast about their new car.