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

Introduction to the verb vomir

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The English translation of the French verb vomir is “to vomit.” The infinitive form is pronounced “voh-meer.”

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Vomir comes from the Latin word “vomere” meaning “to vomit.” It is a regular -ir verb in French and is used to describe the act of expelling the contents of one’s stomach through the mouth. It is most often used in everyday French to describe sickness or nausea, but can also be used figuratively to express extreme disgust or rejection.

Examples:

Je ne me sens pas bien, je vais vomir. (I don’t feel well, I’m going to vomit.)
Le bébé a vomi sur le tapis. (The baby vomited on the carpet.)
Je ne peux pas regarder ce film, ça me donne envie de vomir. (I can’t watch this movie, it makes me want to vomit.)

Vomir – 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 vomir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je vomis	Je vomis du lait.	I vomit milk.
Tu	Tu vomis	Tu vomis souvent.	You vomit often.
Il	Il vomit	Il vomit après avoir mangé.	He vomits after eating.
Elle	Elle vomit	Elle vomit à cause du mal de mer.	She vomits because of seasickness.
On	On vomit	On vomit en avion.	We vomit on a plane.
Nous	Nous vomissons	Nous vomissons à cause de la nourriture.	We vomit because of the food.
Vous	Vous vomissez	Vous vomissez après avoir trop bu.	You vomit after drinking too much.
Ils	Ils vomissent	Ils vomissent à cause de la grippe.	They vomit because of the flu.
Elles	Elles vomissent	Elles vomissent à cause du stress.	They vomit because of stress.