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

Introduction to the verb chienner

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The English translation of the French verb chienner is “to annoy” or “to bother.” The infinitive form of chienner is pronounced as “she-eh-neh.”

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Chienner originates from the noun “chien” meaning “dog,” and is derived from the slang expression “faire chier” which loosely translates to “to piss off.” In everyday French, chienner is colloquially used to describe actions that annoy or bother someone.

Examples:

Arrête de me chienner, je travaille ! (Stop annoying me, I’m working!)
Il aime chienner ses camarades de classe. (He enjoys bothering his classmates.)
Elle me chienne tout le temps avec ses questions stupides. (She constantly annoys me with her stupid questions.)

Note: The given translations aim to convey the meaning of the sentences in English and may not be literal translations.

Chienner – 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 chienner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	chienne	Je chienne souvent.	I bark often.
tu	chiennes	Tu chiennes fort.	You (singular informal) bark loudly.
il	chienne	Il chienne toute la nuit.	He barks all night.
elle	chienne	Elle chienne très bruyamment.	She barks very loudly.
on	chienne	On chienne dans la rue.	One barks in the street.
nous	chiennons	Nous chiennons souvent en jouant.	We bark often while playing.
vous	chiennez	Vous chiennez moins qu’avant.	You (plural/formal) bark less than before.
ils	chiennent	Ils chiennent jour et nuit.	They (masculine) bark day and night.
elles	chiennent	Elles chiennent toutes ensemble.	They (feminine) bark all together.