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

Introduction to the verb cokéfier

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The English translation of the French verb “cokéfier” is “to become addicted to cocaine.” The infinitive form is pronounced as /ko.ke.fje/.

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The word “cokéfier” is a combination of the French word “cocaïne” (cocaine) and the suffix “-fier” which means “to become.” It is not a widely used verb in everyday French, as it is a slang term specifically related to drug addiction. It is considered informal and is not commonly found in formal or written French.

Examples of usage:

Je ne veux pas cokéfier comme lui. (I don’t want to become addicted to cocaine like him.)
Il a cokéfié après avoir essayé une fois. (He became addicted to cocaine after trying it once.)
Elle essaie de se désintoxiquer après s’être cokéfiée pendant des années. (She is trying to detoxify herself after being addicted to cocaine for years.)

Cokéfier – 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 cokéfier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je cokéfie	Je cokéfie tous les jours.	I coke up every day.
Tu	tu cokéfies	Tu cokéfies trop souvent.	You coke up too often.
Il	il cokéfie	Il cokéfie avec ses amis.	He coke up with his friends.
Elle	elle cokéfie	Elle cokéfie en secret.	She coke up in secret.
On	on cokéfie	On cokéfie pour se détendre.	We coke up to relax.
Nous	nous cokéfions	Nous cokéfions ensemble.	We coke up together.
Vous	vous cokéfiez	Vous cokéfiez trop fort.	You (plural/formal) coke up too loud.
Ils	ils cokéfient	Ils cokéfient depuis des années.	They (masculine) coke up for years.
Elles	elles cokéfient	Elles cokéfient en cachette.	They (feminine) coke up secretly.