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

Introduction to the verb asticoter

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The English translation of the French verb “asticoter” is “to tease” or “to annoy”. The infinitive form “asticoter” is pronounced as [ahs-tee-koh-teh].

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Asticoter comes from the combination of the prefix “a-” (which can indicate intensification) and the word “sticot” (meaning a small stick). It is commonly used in everyday French to describe the act of teasing or annoying someone, often in a playful or light-hearted manner.

Examples:

Arrête d’asticoter ton frère, il essaie de se concentrer. (Stop teasing your brother, he’s trying to concentrate.)
Il aime bien asticoter ses collègues de bureau. (He enjoys teasing his colleagues at work.)
Les enfants adorent asticoter leur chien en lui cachant ses jouets. (The children love to tease their dog by hiding its toys.)

Note: It’s important to remember that the appropriate context and tone may vary depending on the specific situation.

Asticoter – 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 asticoter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	asticote	J’asticote mon petit frère.	I tease my little brother.
tu	asticotes	Tu asticotes toujours tes amis.	You always tease your friends.
il	asticote	Il asticote son collègue.	He teases his colleague.
elle	asticote	Elle asticote sa sœur.	She teases her sister.
on	asticote	On asticote nos camarades de classe.	We tease our classmates.
nous	asticotons	Nous asticotons nos voisins.	We tease our neighbors.
vous	asticotez	Vous asticotez vos enfants.	You tease your children.
ils	asticotent	Ils asticotent leur professeur.	They tease their teacher.
elles	asticotent	Elles s’asticotent entre elles.	They tease each other.