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

Introduction to the verb bateler

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The English translation of the French verb “bateler” is “to pole.” The infinitive form of “bateler” is pronounced as [ba.te.le].

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The word “bateler” originated from the Middle French word “batailler,” which means “to fight.” In everyday French, “bateler” is most often used in the context of boating, referring to the action of propelling a boat using a pole.

Examples:

Je vais bateler le canoë pour traverser la rivière.
(I am going to pole the canoe to cross the river.)
Le marin a utilisé une perche pour bateler le bateau le long du canal.
(The sailor used a pole to pole the boat along the canal.)
Nous avons dû bateler notre barque pour sortir du marais.
(We had to pole our boat to get out of the marsh.)

Bateler – 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 bateler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	bataille	Je bataille	I battle
Tu	batailles	Tu batailles	You battle
Il	bataille	Il bataille	He battles
Elle	bataille	Elle bataille	She battles
On	bataille	On bataille	One battles / We battle
Nous	bataillons	Nous bataillons	We battle
Vous	bataillez	Vous bataillez	You battle
Ils	bataillent	Ils bataillent	They battle
Elles	bataillent	Elles bataillent	They battle