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

Introduction to the verb blackbouler

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The English translation of the French verb “blackbouler” is “to blackball”. The infinitive form of “blackbouler” is pronounced as [blak.bu.le].

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The word “blackbouler” has its origins in the English expression “to blackball”, which means to reject or exclude someone from a group or organization. In everyday French, it is commonly used in a similar sense, referring to the act of rejecting or vetoing someone’s admission or candidacy.

Here are three examples of how “blackbouler” can be used in everyday French:

Ils ont blackboulé son admission à l’université.
(They blackballed his admission to the university.)
Les membres du club l’ont blackboulé lors de l’élection.
(The club members blackballed him during the election.)
L’équipe a été blackboulée de participer au tournoi.
(The team was blackballed from participating in the tournament.)

Blackbouler – 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 blackbouler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	blackboule	Je blackboule cette proposition.	I blackball this proposition.
Tu	blackboules	Tu blackboules toujours mes idées.	You blackball my ideas all the time.
Il	blackboule	Il blackboule les candidats trop jeunes.	He blackballs candidates who are too young.
Elle	blackboule	Elle blackboule les initiatives des autres.	She blackballs other people’s initiatives.
On	blackboule	On blackboule les membres indisciplinés.	One blackballs undisciplined members.
Nous	blackboulons	Nous blackboulons tous les mauvais joueurs.	We blackball all the bad players.
Vous	blackboulez	Vous blackboulez les propositions impopulaires.	You blackball unpopular propositions.
Ils	blackboulent	Ils blackboulent les concurrents les plus faibles.	They blackball the weakest competitors.
Elles	blackboulent	Elles blackboulent les entreprises concurrentes.	They blackball competing companies.