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

Introduction to the verb caillasser

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The English translation of the French verb “caillasser” is “to stone.” The infinitive form “caillasser” is pronounced as /ka.ja.se/.

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The word “caillasser” originates from the noun “caillou,” meaning “stone” in French. It is most often used to describe the act of throwing stones at someone or something, particularly in a violent or aggressive manner.

Here are three examples of how “caillasser” is used in everyday French:

Les manifestants ont caillassé les policiers. (The protesters stoned the police officers.)
Des voyous ont caillassé les voitures garées dans la rue. (Thugs stoned the cars parked on the street.)
Les supporters ont caillassé le bus de l’équipe adverse. (The fans stoned the bus of the opposing team.)

Please note that “caillasser” is a strong verb with negative connotations, typically associated with acts of violence.

Caillasser – 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 caillasser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	cailasse	Je cailasse les fenêtres.	I throw stones at the windows.
Tu	cailasses	Tu cailasses les voitures.	You throw stones at the cars.
Il	cailasse	Il cailasse le bâtiment.	He throws stones at the building.
Elle	cailasse	Elle cailasse les passants.	She throws stones at the passersby.
On	cailasse	On cailasse les policiers.	One throws stones at the police officers.
Nous	cailassons	Nous cailassons les murs.	We throw stones at the walls.
Vous	cailassez	Vous cailassez les manifestants.	You throw stones at the protesters.
Ils	cailassent	Ils cailassent les forces de l’ordre.	They throw stones at the law enforcement.
Elles	cailassent	Elles cailassent les vitrines.	They throw stones at the shop windows.