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

Introduction to the verb voter

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The English translation of the French verb voter is “to vote.” It is pronounced as “vo-tay.”

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The word “voter” comes from the Latin word “votare,” meaning “to give a vote.” In everyday French, it is most commonly used in the context of political elections and decision-making processes.

Examples:

Je vais voter pour le candidat de mon choix. (I am going to vote for the candidate of my choice.)
Les citoyens doivent exercer leur droit de voter lors des élections. (Citizens must exercise their right to vote during elections.)
Nous avons le devoir de voter pour ceux qui nous représentent. (We have the duty to vote for those who represent us.)

Voter – 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 voter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	vote	Je vote pour le candidat de mon parti.	I vote for the candidate of my party.
tu	votes	Tu votes pour qui, toi?	Who are you voting for?
il	vote	Il vote toujours pour le même parti.	He always votes for the same party.
elle	vote	Elle vote pour la première fois cette année.	She is voting for the first time this year.
on	vote	On vote pour le maire demain.	We are voting for the mayor tomorrow.
nous	votons	Nous votons ensemble depuis des années.	We have been voting together for years.
vous	votez	Vous votez pour qui cette année?	Who are you voting for this year?
ils	votent	Ils votent pour différentes raisons.	They vote for different reasons.
elles	votent	Elles votent pour leur propre intérêt.	They are voting for their own interest.