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

Introduction to the verb verdir

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The English translation of the French verb verdir is “to green” or “to become green.” It is pronounced as “vair-deer.”

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The verb verdir originates from the Latin word “viridis,” meaning “green.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the action of something becoming green, such as the leaves of a tree or the grass in a field.

Examples of its usage are:

Les feuilles commencent à verdir au printemps. (The leaves are starting to turn green in the spring.)
Le parc est magnifique avec toute cette verdure. (The park is beautiful with all this greenery.)
Il faut arroser les plantes pour qu’elles verdissent. (We need to water the plants so that they become green.)

Please note that the examples provided are in the present tense, but the verb verdir can also be used in other tenses, such as past or future.

Verdir – 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 verdir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	verdis	Je verdis mon jardin tous les jours.	I make my garden green every day.
tu	verdies	Tu verdies ton balcon avec des plantes.	You make your balcony green with plants.
il	verdit	Il verdit le parc avec des arbres.	He makes the park green with trees.
elle	verdit	Elle verdit sa chambre avec des posters de forêt.	She makes her room green with forest posters.
on	verdit	On verdit la ville avec des espaces verts.	We make the city green with green spaces.
nous	verdissions	Nous verdissions nos maisons avec des jardins.	We make our houses green with gardens.
vous	verdissez	Vous verdissez vos terrasses avec des fleurs.	You make your terraces green with flowers.
ils	verdiffent	Ils verdiffent leur quartier avec des initiatives écologiques.	They make their neighborhood green with ecological initiatives.
elles	verdiffent	Elles verdiffent leur école avec des projets de recyclage.	They make their school green with recycling projects.