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

Introduction to the verb barricader

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The English translation of the French verb “barricader” is “to barricade”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “ba-ree-kah-dey”.

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The word “barricader” originated from the French noun “barricade”, which is derived from the Spanish word “barricada” meaning “barricade” or “obstacle”. In everyday French, “barricader” is used to describe the action of blocking or obstructing a place or an entrance using a barricade. It is commonly used in the context of protests, demonstrations, or situations where people block an area to prevent access.

Examples of usage:

Les manifestants ont barricadé les rues pour empêcher la circulation. (The protesters barricaded the streets to prevent traffic.)
Ils ont barricadé la porte avec des meubles pour se protéger. (They barricaded the door with furniture to protect themselves.)
Les habitants ont barricadé leurs maisons pendant les émeutes. (The residents barricaded their houses during the riots.)

Barricader – 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 barricader

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	barricade	Je barricade la porte.	I barricade the door.
Tu	barricades	Tu barricades les fenêtres.	You barricade the windows.
Il	barricade	Il barricade la rue.	He barricades the street.
Elle	barricade	Elle barricade l’entrée.	She barricades the entrance.
On	barricade	On barricade les accès.	One barricades the accesses.
Nous	barricadons	Nous barricadons la maison.	We barricade the house.
Vous	barricadez	Vous barricadez le passage.	You barricade the passage.
Ils	barricadent	Ils barricadent les portes.	They barricade the doors.
Elles	barricadent	Elles barricadent les sorties.	They barricade the exits.