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

Introduction to the verb agioter

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The English translation of the French verb “agioter” is “to speculate.” The infinitive form “agioter” is pronounced as [a-ʒo-te].

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“agioter” originated from the French word “agiotage,” which refers to the practice of speculating on the stock market or manipulating prices for personal gain. In everyday French, “agioter” is primarily used to describe speculative actions related to financial markets.

Examples:

Les investisseurs ont été accusés d’agioter sur les actions de la société. (The investors were accused of speculating on the company’s stocks.)
Il a été arrêté pour avoir agioté sur le marché des matières premières. (He was arrested for speculating on the commodity market.)
Je ne veux pas agioter avec mes économies, je préfère les investir sagement. (I don’t want to speculate with my savings, I prefer to invest them wisely.)

Agioter – 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 agioter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	agiote	J’agiote souvent dans les marchés financiers.	I speculate often in financial markets.
tu	agiotes	Tu agiotes avec intelligence.	You speculate with intelligence.
il	agiote	Il agiote pour gagner de l’argent.	He speculates to make money.
elle	agiote	Elle agiote pour obtenir des bénéfices.	She speculates to obtain profits.
on	agiote	On agiote en bourse chaque jour.	One speculates in the stock market every day.
nous	agiotons	Nous agiotons ensemble pour maximiser les gains.	We speculate together to maximize profits.
vous	agiotez	Vous agiotez avec prudence.	You speculate cautiously.
ils	agiotent	Ils agiotent pour spéculer sur les actions.	They speculate to invest in stocks.
elles	agiotent	Elles agiotent pour obtenir des rendements élevés.	They (fem.) speculate to obtain high returns.