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

Introduction to the verb viander

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The English translation of the French verb viander is “to feast” or “to indulge in food”. It is pronounced “vee-ahn-day”.

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The word “viander” comes from the Old French word “viande”, meaning “meat” or “food”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of eating or enjoying food in a lavish or indulgent manner.

Examples:

Je me suis bien viandé hier soir lors du dîner entre amis. (I feasted well last night during the dinner with friends.)
Elle adore viander lors des fêtes de fin d’année. (She loves indulging in food during the end-of-year celebrations.)
Ne viande pas trop si tu veux garder la ligne. (Don’t feast too much if you want to stay in shape.)

Viander – 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 viander

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	me viande	Je me viande tous les jours.	I eat meat every day.
Tu	te viandes	Tu te viandes souvent.	You eat often.
Il	se viande	Il se viande au restaurant.	He eats at the restaurant.
Elle	se viande	Elle se viande avec ses amis.	She eats with her friends.
On	se viande	On se viande ensemble.	We eat together.
Nous	nous viandons	Nous nous viandons de bonnes choses.	We eat good things.
Vous	vous viandez	Vous vous viandez sainement.	You eat healthily.
Ils	se viandent	Ils se viandent au même endroit.	They eat at the same place.
Elles	se viandent	Elles se viandent à la maison.	They eat at home.