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

Introduction to the verb brocarder

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The English translation of the French verb “brocarder” is “to taunt” or “to ridicule”. The infinitive form, “brocarder”, is pronounced as “bro-kar-de”.

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The word “brocarder” has its origins in the Old French word “brocard”, which means a witty or mocking saying. In everyday French, “brocarder” is most often used to describe the act of making fun of or teasing someone in a playful or sarcastic manner.

Examples:

Ne te laisse pas brocarder par ses moqueries. (Don’t let yourself be taunted by his teasing.)
Il adore brocarder ses collègues lors des réunions. (He loves to ridicule his colleagues during meetings.)
Les enfants ont l’habitude de se brocarder les uns les autres. (Children often taunt each other.)

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Brocarder – 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 brocarder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	brocarde	Je le brocarde souvent.	I often mock him.
Tu	brocardes	Tu ne le brocardes jamais.	You never mock him.
Il	brocarde	Il la brocarde souvent.	He often mocks her.
Elle	brocarde	Elle le brocarde souvent.	She often mocks him.
On	brocarde	On les brocarde souvent.	One often mocks them.
Nous	brocardons	Nous les brocardons souvent.	We often mock them.
Vous	brocardez	Vous le brocardez souvent.	You often mock him.
Ils	brocardent	Ils les brocardent souvent.	They often mock them.
Elles	brocardent	Elles les brocardent souvent.	They often mock them.