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

Introduction to the verb achaler

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The English translation of the French verb “achaler” is “to annoy” or “to bother.” The infinitive form “achaler” is pronounced as [a-sha-le].

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“Achaler” comes from the French slang word “chaler,” which means “to annoy” or “to bother.” It is most often used in everyday French to express irritation or annoyance towards someone or something.

Examples:

J’en ai marre de mes voisins, ils m’achalent tout le temps.
(I’m fed up with my neighbors, they annoy me all the time.)
Arrête de m’achaler avec tes problèmes, je ne peux rien faire pour toi.
(Stop bothering me with your problems, I can’t do anything for you.)
Les moustiques ne cessent de m’achaler pendant la nuit.
(The mosquitoes keep bothering me during the night.)

Achaler – 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 achaler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	achale	J’achale	I bother
Tu	achales	Tu achales	You bother
Il	achale	Il achale	He bothers
Elle	achale	Elle achale	She bothers
On	achale	On achale	One bothers
Nous	achalons	Nous achalons	We bother
Vous	achalez	Vous achalez	You bother
Ils	achalent	Ils achalent	They bother
Elles	achalent	Elles achalent	They bother