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

Introduction to the verb baragouiner

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The English translation of the French verb “baragouiner” is “to babble” or “to speak gibberish”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “bah-rah-gwee-neh”.

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The word “baragouiner” has its roots in the Occitan language, spoken in southern France and parts of Italy and Spain. It is used in everyday French to describe someone speaking in a language that is difficult to understand, or speaking in a nonsensical or unintelligible manner.

Examples:

Il baragouine souvent quand il est nerveux.
(He often babbles when he is nervous.)
Les enfants baragouinent des mots sans signification.
(The children babble meaningless words.)
Elle baragouine quelques phrases en anglais.
(She babbles a few sentences in English.)

Baragouiner – 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 baragouiner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	baragouine	Je baragouine un peu le français.	I speak French a little.
Tu	baragouines	Tu baragouines souvent.	You often speak incomprehensibly.
Il	baragouine	Il baragouine avec son accent étranger.	He speaks with his foreign accent.
Elle	baragouine	Elle baragouine devant la foule.	She speaks incoherently in front of the crowd.
On	baragouine	On baragouine quand on est fatigué.	One speaks incoherently when tired.
Nous	baragouinons	Nous baragouinons en essayant de parler russe.	We speak incomprehensibly while trying to speak Russian.
Vous	baragouinez	Vous baragouinez en italien.	You speak incomprehensibly in Italian.
Ils	baragouinent	Ils baragouinent entre eux sans arrêt.	They speak incomprehensibly to each other non-stop.
Elles	baragouinent	Elles baragouinent sans faire attention.	They speak incomprehensibly without paying attention.