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

Introduction to the verb vesser

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The English translation of the French verb vesser is “to fart.” It is pronounced as “ve-say.”

The language origin of vesser comes from the Old French word “vesser,” which means “to release wind from the digestive system.” It is most often used in everyday French as a vulgar way of referring to the act of flatulence, and is not considered a polite word.

  1. Je ne peux pas m’asseoir à côté de lui, il n’arrête pas de vesser. (I can’t sit next to him, he won’t stop farting.)
  2. Les enfants se sont mis à rigoler après avoir entendu leur grand-père vesser. (The kids started laughing after hearing their grandfather fart.)
  3. Mon estomac me fait mal, je pense que je vais vesser bientôt. (My stomach hurts, I think I’m going to fart soon.)

Vesser – 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 vesser

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je je ves Je vesse chaque matin. I fart every morning.
Tu tu vesses Tu vesses en silence. You fart silently.
Il il vesse Il vesse très fort. He farts very loudly.
Elle elle vesse Elle vesse souvent. She farts often.
On on vesse On vesse ensemble. We fart together.
Nous nous vessons Nous vessons discrètement. We fart discreetly.
Vous vous vessez Vous vessez bruyamment. You fart loudly.
Ils ils vessent Ils vessent en cachette. They fart secretly.
Elles elles vessent Elles vessent en riant. They fart while laughing.

Other Conjugations for Vesser.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb vesser    (this article)

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb vesser

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