Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb week-ender

Introduction to the verb week-ender

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The English translation of the French verb week-ender is “to spend the weekend.” It is pronounced as “wee-kend-ay.”

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The infinitive form of week-ender is “passer le week-end,” which literally means “to pass the weekend.”

Week-ender is a compound verb made up of the verb “passer” (to pass) and the noun “le week-end” (the weekend). It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of spending time or relaxing during the weekend.

Examples:

Je vais week-ender à la campagne avec mes amis. – I am going to spend the weekend in the countryside with my friends.
Nous avons week-endé à la plage et nous nous sommes bien amusés. – We spent the weekend at the beach and had a great time.
Elle a week-endé chez sa grand-mère et elle a cuisiné de délicieux plats. – She spent the weekend at her grandmother’s house and cooked delicious dishes.

Week-Ender – 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 week-ender

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	week-endre	Je week-endre tous les jours.	I week-end every day.
tu	week-endes	Tu week-endes souvent.	You week-end often.
il	week-endte	Il week-endte avec ses amis.	He week-ends with his friends.
elle	week-endte	Elle week-endte en Europe.	She week-ends in Europe.
on	week-endte	On ne week-endte pas assez.	We don’t week-end enough.
nous	week-endons	Nous week-endons ensemble.	We week-end together.
vous	week-endez	Vous week-endez à la plage.	You week-end at the beach.
ils	week-endent	Ils week-endent en famille.	They week-end with their family.
elles	week-endent	Elles week-endent souvent.	They week-end often.