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

Introduction to the verb arnaquer

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The English translation of the French verb “arnaquer” is “to scam” or “to swindle.” The infinitive form of “arnaquer” is pronounced as [aʁ.na.ke].

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Arnaquer originates from the French word “arnaque,” meaning “swindle” or “scam,” which has its roots in the Romani language. In everyday French, “arnaquer” is commonly used to describe the act of deceiving, tricking, or defrauding someone for personal gain.

Here are three examples of its usage:

Ils ont essayé de m’arnaquer en me vendant un produit contrefait.
(They tried to scam me by selling me a counterfeit product.)
Ne te fais pas arnaquer par cette offre trop belle pour être vraie.
(Don’t get swindled by this offer that seems too good to be true.)
Leur objectif était d’arnaquer les personnes âgées en leur volant leurs économies.
(Their goal was to scam elderly people by stealing their savings.)

Please note that the translations provided are for illustrative purposes and may vary depending on the context.

Arnaquer – 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 arnaquer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	arnaque	J’arnaque	I scam
tu	arnaques	Tu arnaques	You scam
il	arnaque	Il arnaque	He scams
elle	arnaque	Elle arnaque	She scams
on	arnaque	On arnaque	One scams / We scam
nous	arnaquons	Nous arnaquons	We scam
vous	arnaquez	Vous arnaquez	You scam
ils	arnaquent	Ils arnaquent	They scam (masculine)
elles	arnaquent	Elles arnaquent	They scam (feminine)