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

Introduction to the verb volleyer

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The English translation of the French verb volleyer is “to volley” and it is pronounced “voh-ley-eh”.

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The origin of the word volleyer comes from the Old French word “volee”, meaning “flight” or “throw”. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the action of hitting a ball in mid-air before it touches the ground, typically in sports such as tennis or volleyball.

Examples of usage:

Je n’arrive pas à volleyer correctement, je manque toujours la balle. (I can’t volley properly, I always miss the ball.)
Le joueur a réussi à volleyer avec précision et a marqué un point. (The player successfully volleyed with precision and scored a point.)
Nous avons passé l’après-midi à volleyer sur la plage. (We spent the afternoon vollying on the beach.)

Volleyer – 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 volleyer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	volleye	Je volleye tous les jours.	I volley every day.
tu	volleyes	Tu volleyes très bien.	You volley very well.
il	volleye	Il volleye au parc.	He volleys at the park.
elle	volleye	Elle volleye avec moi.	She volleys with me.
on	volleye	On volleye au soleil.	We volley in the sun.
nous	volleyons	Nous volleyons en équipe.	We volley as a team.
vous	volleyez	Vous volleyez ensemble.	You volley together.
ils	volleyent	Ils volleyent au tournoi.	They volley at the tournament.
elles	volleyent	Elles volleyent très vite.	They volley very quickly.