tortue

turtle

French noun

Each tense uses this word in a sentence.

Tortue in the Present Simple

Tortue in the Present Simple
EnglishExample in French
I see a turtle in the garden.Je vois une tortue dans le jardin.
You feed the turtle every morning.Tu nourris la tortue chaque matin.
He/she has a small turtle at home.Il/elle a une petite tortue à la maison.
We watch the turtle swim slowly.Nous regardons la tortue nager lentement.
You all take care of the turtle together.Vous prenez soin de la tortue ensemble.
They find a turtle on the beach.Ils/elles trouvent une tortue sur la plage.

Tortue in the Past Compound

Tortue in the Past Compound
EnglishExample in French
I saw a turtle at the beach.J'ai vu une tortue à la plage.
You bought a turtle yesterday.Tu as acheté une tortue hier.
He/She found a turtle in the garden.Il/Elle a trouvé une tortue dans le jardin.
We saved a turtle last summer.Nous avons sauvé une tortue l'été dernier.
You all photographed a turtle.Vous avez photographié une tortue.
They released the turtle into the sea.Ils/Elles ont relâché la tortue dans la mer.

Tortue in the Imperfect

Tortue in the Imperfect
EnglishExample in French
I was looking for my turtle everywhere.Je cherchais ma tortue partout.
You used to have a turtle as a child.Tu avais une tortue quand tu étais enfant.
He/she was drawing a turtle in class.Il/elle dessinait une tortue en classe.
We were watching the turtle eat lettuce.Nous regardions la tortue manger de la salade.
You all wanted to buy a turtle last year.Vous vouliez acheter une tortue l'année dernière.
They were following the turtle in the park.Ils/elles suivaient la tortue dans le parc.

Tortue in the Future

Tortue in the Future
EnglishExample in French
I will get a turtle next month.J'aurai une tortue le mois prochain.
You will see the turtle at the zoo.Tu verras la tortue au zoo.
He/she will name the turtle Max.Il/elle appellera la tortue Max.
We will build a home for the turtle.Nous construirons une maison pour la tortue.
You all will learn about the turtle tomorrow.Vous apprendrez sur la tortue demain.
They will bring their turtle to school.Ils/elles apporteront leur tortue à l'école.

Tortue in the Conditional

Tortue in the Conditional
EnglishExample in French
I would love to have a turtle.J'aimerais avoir une tortue.
You would take good care of the turtle.Tu prendrais bien soin de la tortue.
He/she would choose a green turtle.Il/elle choisirait une tortue verte.
We would put the turtle in the garden.Nous mettrions la tortue dans le jardin.
You all would enjoy watching the turtle.Vous aimeriez regarder la tortue.
They would feed the turtle every day.Ils/elles nourriraient la tortue tous les jours.

Tortue in the Present Subjunctive

Tortue in the Present Subjunctive
EnglishExample in French
I doubt that I'll see a turtle today.Je doute que je voie une tortue aujourd'hui.
It's important that you protect the turtle.Il est important que tu protèges la tortue.
I'm afraid he/she might hurt the turtle.J'ai peur qu'il/elle blesse la tortue.
They want us to adopt a turtle.Ils veulent que nous adoptions une tortue.
It's necessary that you all feed the turtle.Il faut que vous nourrissiez la tortue.
I hope they find their turtle.Je souhaite qu'ils/elles trouvent leur tortue.