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

Introduction to the verb vermouler

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The English translation of the French verb vermouler is “to crumble” or “to fall to pieces.” It is pronounced as “ver-moo-lay.”

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The word “vermouler” comes from the Old French word “vermoulu,” meaning “riddled with worms” or “decayed.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe something that is falling apart or decaying. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is physically or mentally weakened.

Examples:

La vieille maison était en train de vermouler et devait être démolie. (The old house was crumbling and needed to be demolished.)
Ses dents vermoulues étaient le résultat d’une mauvaise hygiène dentaire. (His decayed teeth were the result of poor dental hygiene.)
Le régime vermoule lentement ses forces, mais elle refuse de changer ses habitudes alimentaires. (The diet is slowly weakening her, but she refuses to change her eating habits.)

Vermouler – 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 vermouler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	vermoule	Je vermoule du pain.	I grind some bread.
tu	vermoules	Tu vermoules la farine.	You grind the flour.
il	vermoule	Il vermoule des épices.	He grinds some spices.
elle	vermoule	Elle vermoule du café.	She grinds some coffee.
on	vermoule	On vermoule des céréales.	One grinds some cereals.
nous	vermoulons	Nous vermoulons du poivre.	We grind some pepper.
vous	vermoulez	Vous vermoulez du sel.	You grind some salt.
ils	vermoulent	Ils vermoulent du sucre.	They grind some sugar.
elles	vermoulent	Elles vermoulent du riz.	They grind some rice.