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

Introduction to the verb vidanger

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The English translation of the French verb vidanger is “to drain” or “to empty out.” It is pronounced as “vee-don-zhey” in the infinitive form.

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The verb vidanger comes from the Latin word “videre” which means “to see.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of maintenance or cleaning, specifically referring to the act of draining or emptying out a liquid from a container or system.

3 examples of usage:

Il faut vidanger l’huile de la voiture régulièrement. (The car’s oil needs to be drained regularly.)
Pour nettoyer la piscine, il faut vidanger l’eau et la remplir à nouveau. (To clean the pool, you need to drain the water and refill it.)
La cafetière doit être vidangée après chaque utilisation. (The coffee machine needs to be emptied out after each use.)

Vidanger – 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 vidanger

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je vidange	Je vidange ma voiture.	I am draining my car.
tu	tu vidanges	Tu vidanges ta moto.	You are draining your motorcycle.
il	il vidange	Il vidange le réservoir.	He is draining the tank.
elle	elle vidange	Elle vidange son bateau.	She is draining her boat.
on	on vidange	On vidange la piscine.	We are draining the pool.
nous	nous vidangeons	Nous vidangeons les canalisations.	We are draining the pipes.
vous	vous vidangez	Vous vidangez le moteur.	You are draining the engine.
ils	ils vidangent	Ils vidangent le fossé.	They are draining the ditch.
elles	elles vidangent	Elles vidangent les égouts.	They are draining the sewers.