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

Introduction to the verb copiner

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The English translation of the French verb “copiner” is “to pal around” or “to be buddies.” The infinitive form, “copiner,” is pronounced as koh-pee-ney.

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The word “copiner” originated from the noun “copain,” meaning friend or buddy, and the suffix “-er” which is used to form verbs in French. It is commonly used in everyday French to express the act of forming a close friendship or spending time with friends in a casual manner.

Examples of usage:

Je vais copiner avec mes amis ce soir.
(I’m going to pal around with my friends tonight.)
Ils ont copiné depuis l’école primaire.
(They’ve been buddies since primary school.)
On aime bien copiner dans ce café.
(We enjoy pal-ing around in this café.)

Copiner – 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 copiner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	copine	Je copine avec elle.	I hang out with her.
Tu	copines	Tu copines avec lui.	You hang out with him.
Il	copine	Il copine avec elles.	He hangs out with them.
Elle	copine	Elle copine avec nous.	She hangs out with us.
On	copine	On copine avec moi.	We hang out with me.
Nous	copinons	Nous copinons avec vous.	We hang out with you.
Vous	copinez	Vous copinez avec nous.	You hang out with us.
Ils	copinent	Ils copinent avec elles.	They hang out with them.
Elles	copinent	Elles copinent avec lui.	They hang out with him.