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

Introduction to the verb bagarrer

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The English translation of the French verb “bagarrer” is “to fight” or “to brawl.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “bah-gah-reh.”

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The word “bagarrer” comes from the colloquial language known as “argot” and is commonly used in everyday French to describe physical altercations or fights. It is often used in a casual or slang manner.

Examples:

Je me suis bagarré avec mon frère hier soir. (I had a fight with my brother last night.)
Les supporters ont commencé à se bagarrer après le match. (The fans started brawling after the game.)
On a vu deux hommes se bagarrer dans la rue. (We saw two men fighting in the street.)

Bagarrer – 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 bagarrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	bagarre	Je me bagarre souvent avec mon frère.	I often fight with my brother.
Tu	bagarres	Tu te bagarres avec qui?	Who do you fight with?
Il	bagarre	Il bagarre pour défendre ses amis.	He fights to defend his friends.
Elle	bagarre	Elle se bagarre pour obtenir ce qu’elle veut.	She fights to get what she wants.
On	bagarre	On se bagarre trop souvent.	We fight too often.
Nous	bagarrons	Nous nous bagarrons pour une bonne cause.	We fight for a good cause.
Vous	bagarrez	Vous vous bagarrez toujours lors des réunions.	You always fight during meetings.
Ils	bagarrent	Ils se bagarrent pour le contrôle du territoire.	They fight for control of the territory.
Elles	bagarrent	Elles se bagarrent dès qu’elles se voient.	They fight as soon as they see each other.