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

Introduction to the verb balafrer

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The English translation of the French verb “balafrer” is “to slash” or “to scar.” The infinitive form of “balafrer” is pronounced as bah-lah-fray.

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The word “balafrer” comes from the Old French word “balafrer” which means “to disfigure.” In everyday French, it is commonly used to describe the act of slashing or scarifying someone or something.

Examples of usage:

Il a été balafré au visage lors de la bagarre.
(He was slashed on the face during the fight.)
Les vandales ont balafré les murs de graffitis.
(Vandals scarred the walls with graffiti.)
Elle a balafré son bras en tombant sur les épines.
(She slashed her arm by falling on the thorns.)

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Balafrer – 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 balafrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je balafre	Je balafre ma jambe.	I cut my leg.
Tu	tu balafres	Tu balafres ton livre.	You cut your book.
Il	il balafre	Il balafre son adversaire.	He cuts his opponent.
Elle	elle balafre	Elle balafre sa main.	She cuts her hand.
On	on balafre	On balafre la viande.	One cuts the meat.
Nous	nous balafrons	Nous balafrons le tissu.	We cut the fabric.
Vous	vous balafrez	Vous balafrez la carte.	You cut the map.
Ils	ils balafrent	Ils balafrent leur cheveux.	They cut their hair.
Elles	elles balafrent	Elles balafrent leurs vêtements.	They cut their clothes.