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

Introduction to the verb bâfrer

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The English translation of the French verb “bâfrer” is “to gobble up” or “to stuff oneself”. The infinitive form “bâfrer” is pronounced as /bɑ.fʀe/.

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The word “bâfrer” originated from the Middle French word “bauffrer”, which meant “to guzzle”. It is often used in everyday French to describe the act of eating greedily or voraciously. It implies devouring food in large quantities and without restraint.

Examples of usage:

Je me suis bâfré de bonbons pendant la fête.
(I gobbled up candies during the party.)
Ils se bâfrent de pizza tous les vendredis.
(They stuff themselves with pizza every Friday.)
Ne te bâfre pas de gâteau avant le dîner !
(Don’t gobble up the cake before dinner!)

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Bâfrer – 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 bâfrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	bâfre	Je bâfre un gâteau.	I gobble down a cake.
tu	bâfres	Tu bâfres trop vite.	You gobble down too quickly.
il	bâfre	Il bâfre à chaque repas.	He gobbles down at every meal.
elle	bâfre	Elle bâfre sans se soucier de sa santé.	She gobbles down without caring about her health.
on	bâfre	On bâfre joyeusement à la fête.	We gobble down happily at the party.
nous	bâfrons	Nous bâfrons tous les plats.	We gobble down all the dishes.
vous	bâfrez	Vous bâfrez comme des ogres.	You gobble down like ogres.
ils	bâfrent	Ils bâfrent avec appétit.	They gobble down with appetite.
elles	bâfrent	Elles bâfrent sans retenue.	They gobble down without restraint.