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

Introduction to the verb vendre

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The English translation of the French verb vendre is “to sell.” It is pronounced as “vahn-druh” in its infinitive form.

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The origin of the word vendre can be traced back to the Latin word vendere, which has the same meaning. In everyday French, vendre is used to describe the act of exchanging goods or services for money. It is a commonly used verb in daily conversations and business transactions.

Examples of usage:

J’ai vendu ma voiture hier. (I sold my car yesterday.)
Nous allons vendre nos produits au marché. (We are going to sell our products at the market.)
Le boulanger vend du pain frais tous les matins. (The baker sells fresh bread every morning.)

Vendre – 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 vendre

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	vends	Je vends des fruits au marché.	I sell fruits at the market.
tu	vends	Tu vends des livres d’occasion.	You sell used books.
il	vend	Il vend des voitures de luxe.	He sells luxury cars.
elle	vend	Elle vend des bijoux artisanaux.	She sells handmade jewelry.
on	vend	On vend des tickets pour le concert.	We sell tickets for the concert.
nous	vendons	Nous vendons des légumes frais.	We sell fresh vegetables.
vous	vendez	Vous vendez des vêtements en ligne.	You sell clothes online.
ils	vendent	Ils vendent des produits biologiques.	They sell organic products.
elles	vendent	Elles vendent des peintures abstraites.	They sell abstract paintings.