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

Introduction to the verb arrérager

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The English translation of the French verb “arrérager” is “to fall behind.” The infinitive form, “arrérager,” is pronounced as ah-ray-rah-zhay.

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The word “arrérager” originates from the combination of the prefix “arrière,” meaning “behind,” and the verb “rager,” meaning “to rage” or “to be furious.” In everyday French, “arrérager” is typically used to express the action of lagging behind, being late, or falling behind schedule.

Examples of its usage include:

Je suis en train d’arrérager sur mon travail.
(I am falling behind on my work.)
Ils ont arréragé sur leur paiement mensuel.
(They have fallen behind on their monthly payment.)
Elle a arréragé dans ses études à cause de sa maladie.
(She fell behind in her studies due to her illness.)

Arrérager – 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 arrérager

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’arrérage	J’arrérage souvent.	I often fall behind.
Tu	tu arrérages	Tu arrérages facilement.	You fall behind easily.
Il	il arrérage	Il arrérage en classe.	He falls behind in class.
Elle	elle arrérage	Elle arrérage avec son travail.	She falls behind with her work.
On	on arrérage	On arrérage lors des réunions.	One falls behind during meetings.
Nous	nous arréragons	Nous arréragons ensemble.	We fall behind together.
Vous	vous arréragiez	Vous arréragiez souvent.	You all often fall behind.
Ils	ils arréragent	Ils arréragent sans effort.	They (masculine) fall behind effortlessly.
Elles	elles arréragent	Elles arréragent malgré leurs efforts.	They (feminine) fall behind despite their efforts.