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

Introduction to the verb briguer

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The English translation of the French verb “briguer” is “to seek” or “to aspire to.”

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The infinitive form “briguer” is pronounced as “bree-geh.”

The verb “briguer” originated from the Old French word “briguier,” derived from the Old High German word “brūchōn” meaning “to strive for.” In everyday French, “briguer” is often used to express the action of seeking or aspiring to obtain something, such as a position, an opportunity, or a goal.

Examples:

Il brigue la présidence de l’entreprise. (He is seeking the presidency of the company.)
Elle brigue un poste de professeur dans cette université. (She is aspiring to a professorship in this university.)
Ils briguent la victoire dans ce tournoi. (They are aiming to win this tournament.)

Briguer – 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 briguer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	brigue	Je brigue un poste important.	I campaign for an important position.
Tu	brigues	Tu brigues beaucoup de votes.	You campaign for a lot of votes.
Il	brigue	Il brigue la présidence.	He campaigns for the presidency.
Elle	brigue	Elle brigue un mandat.	She campaigns for a mandate.
On	brigue	On brigue le pouvoir.	One campaigns for power.
Nous	briguons	Nous briguons la victoire.	We campaign for victory.
Vous	briguez	Vous briguez l’attention des électeurs.	You campaign for the voters’ attention.
Ils	briguent	Ils briguent les suffrages.	They campaign for votes.
Elles	briguent	Elles briguent un siège au parlement.	They campaign for a seat in parliament.