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

Introduction to the verb vitrioler

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The English translation of vitrioler is “to attack verbally” or “to vitriolize.” The infinitive form is pronounced “vee-tree-oh-lay.”

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The word vitrioler comes from the French word “vitriol,” which means “sulfuric acid.” In everyday French, vitrioler is often used in a figurative sense to describe someone verbally attacking or insulting someone else.

Examples:

Il a vitriolé son collègue lors de la réunion. (He verbally attacked his colleague during the meeting.)
Les critiques ont vitriolé le dernier film du réalisateur. (Critics heavily criticized the director’s latest film.)
Elle a été vitriolée par la presse après son scandale. (She was verbally attacked by the press after her scandal.)

Please only return the response:

Il a vitriolé son collègue lors de la réunion.
Les critiques ont vitriolé le dernier film du réalisateur.
Elle a été vitriolée par la presse après son scandale.

Vitrioler – 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 vitrioler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	vitriole	Je vitriole mes ennemis.	I splash acid on my enemies.
tu	vitrioles	Tu vitrioles ta victime.	You splash acid on your victim.
il	vitriole	Il vitriole son rival.	He splashes acid on his rival.
elle	vitriole	Elle vitriole son ennemi.	She splashes acid on her enemy.
on	vitriole	On vitriole les murs.	We splash acid on the walls.
nous	vitriolons	Nous vitriolons les fenêtres.	We splash acid on the windows.
vous	vitriolez	Vous vitriolez vos ennemis.	You splash acid on your enemies.
ils	vitriolent	Ils vitriolent leurs opposants.	They splash acid on their opponents.
elles	vitriolent	Elles vitriolent leurs concurrentes.	They splash acid on their competitors.