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

Introduction to the verb bazarder

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to dump, to throw away; /ba.zaʁ.de/

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Bazarder comes from the French slang word “bazar,” which means “mess” or “chaos.” It is most often used in everyday French to express the action of getting rid of something or throwing something away, usually in a careless or haphazard manner.

Examples:

Je vais bazarder toutes ces vieilles affaires. (I’m going to throw away all these old things.)
Ils ont bazardé leurs meubles avant de déménager. (They dumped their furniture before moving.)
Ne bazarde pas tes notes de cours, tu en auras besoin pour l’examen. (Don’t throw away your lecture notes; you’ll need them for the exam.)

Bazarder – 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 bazarder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	bazarde	Je bazarde mes vieux vêtements.	I get rid of my old clothes.
Tu	bazardes	Tu bazardes tes affaires inutiles.	You get rid of your useless things.
Il	bazarde	Il bazarde tout ce qui l’encombre.	He gets rid of everything that clutters him.
Elle	bazarde	Elle bazarde ses vieux meubles.	She gets rid of her old furniture.
On	bazarde	On bazarde nos vieux livres.	We get rid of our old books.
Nous	bazardons	Nous bazardons nos souvenirs.	We get rid of our memories.
Vous	bazardez	Vous bazardez vos objets inutiles.	You (plural/formal) get rid of your useless objects.
Ils	bazardent	Ils bazardent leurs vieilles affaires.	They (masculine) get rid of their old belongings.
Elles	bazardent	Elles bazardent leurs vêtements usés.	They (feminine) get rid of their worn-out clothes.