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

Introduction to the verb velouter

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The English translation of the French verb velouter is “to make velvety” or “to add velvet-like texture.”

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The infinitive form of velouter is pronounced as “veh-loo-tey” with the emphasis on the first syllable.

Velouter is derived from the French word “velours” meaning “velvet.” It is most often used in cooking to describe the process of making a sauce or soup smooth and velvety in texture. However, it can also be used to describe the texture of a fabric or material.

Example 1: Je vais velouter la soupe avec de la crème. (I am going to make the soup velvety with some cream.)

Example 2: Il faut toujours velouter la sauce pour un meilleur goût. (You should always make the sauce velvety for a better taste.)

Example 3: Nous avons ajouté de la farine pour velouter la texture de la pâte. (We added flour to make the texture of the dough velvety.)

Velouter – 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 velouter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’veloute	J’adore quand je veloute ma soupe	I love when I make my soup creamy
Tu	Tu veloutes	Tu veloutes ta sauce pour les pâtes	You make your pasta sauce creamy
Il	Il veloute	Il veloute les légumes pour le potage	He makes the vegetables creamy for the soup
Elle	Elle veloute	Elle veloute la crème pour la tarte	She makes the cream creamy for the pie
On	On veloute	On veloute les pommes de terre pour la purée	We make the potatoes creamy for the mashed potatoes
Nous	Nous veloutons	Nous veloutons la soupe avec du lait	We make the soup creamy with milk
Vous	Vous veloutez	Vous veloutez le velouté avec du beurre	You make the velouté creamy with butter
Ils	Ils veloutent	Ils veloutent la sauce pour le ragoût	They make the sauce creamy for the stew
Elles	Elles veloutent	Elles veloutent le fromage pour la fondue	They make the cheese creamy for the fondue