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

Introduction to the verb violacer

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The English translation of the French verb violacer is “to bruise” or “to turn purple.” It is pronounced vee-oh-lah-say.

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Violacer comes from the Latin word violare, meaning “to injure” or “to violate.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe a bruised or discolored area on the skin. It can also be used in a figurative sense to describe something that has been damaged or harmed.

Example 1:
Mon bras est violacé après ma chute.
Translation: My arm is bruised after my fall.

Example 2:
Les nuages violacent le ciel au coucher du soleil.
Translation: The clouds turn the sky purple at sunset.

Example 3:
Il ne voulait pas violacer son amitié en lui mentant.
Translation: He didn’t want to violate their friendship by lying to them.

Violacer – 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 violacer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je violace	Je violace tous les jours.	I purple all the time.
Tu	tu violaces	Tu violaces avec passion.	You purple with passion.
Il	il violace	Il violace ses vêtements.	He purples his clothes.
Elle	elle violace	Elle violace ses ongles.	She purples her nails.
On	on violace	On violace en secret.	We purple in secret.
Nous	nous violaçons	Nous violaçons la règle.	We purple the rule.
Vous	vous violacez	Vous violacez ensemble.	You purple together.
Ils	ils violacent	Ils violacent le code vestimentaire.	They purple the dress code.
Elles	elles violacent	Elles violacent les traditions.	They purple the traditions.