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

Introduction to the verb contreficher

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The English translation of the French verb “contreficher” is “to not give a damn”. The infinitive form “contreficher” is pronounced as “kon-treh-fee-shey”.

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The word “contreficher” is derived from the word “contre” meaning “against” and “ficher” meaning “to care”. It is often used in everyday French to express indifference or not caring about something.

Examples of usage:

Je me contrefiche de ce que les autres pensent de moi. (I don’t give a damn about what others think of me.)
Il se contrefiche de savoir qui a raison. (He doesn’t give a damn about who is right.)
Elle se contrefiche de perdre son emploi. (She doesn’t give a damn about losing her job.)

Contreficher – 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 contreficher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	contrefiche	Je contrefiche les règles.	I don’t give a damn about the rules.
tu	contrefiches	Tu contrefiches des critiques.	You don’t care about the criticism.
il	contrefiche	Il contrefiche les conventions.	He doesn’t care about the conventions.
elle	contrefiche	Elle contrefiche les attentes.	She doesn’t care about the expectations.
on	contrefiche	On contrefiche les opinions.	We don’t care about the opinions.
nous	contrefichons	Nous contrefichons des traditions.	We don’t care about the traditions.
vous	contrefichez	Vous contrefichez les opinions.	You don’t care about the opinions.
ils	contrefichent	Ils contrefichent les règles.	They don’t give a damn about the rules.
elles	contrefichent	Elles contrefichent les conventions.	They don’t care about the conventions.