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

Introduction to the verb courtauder

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The English translation of the French verb “courtauder” is “to court” or “to woo.” The infinitive form “courtauder” is pronounced as “koor-toh-deh.”

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The word “courtauder” originated from the Old French word “cortoisier,” which means “to be courteous” or “to be chivalrous.” In everyday French, “courtauder” is used to describe the act of showing romantic interest or trying to win someone’s affection.

Examples:

Il a passé toute la soirée à la courtauder cette fille. (He spent the whole evening courting that girl.)
Les hommes d’autrefois savaient courtauder avec élégance. (Men in the past knew how to court with elegance.)
Elle n’est pas intéressée par les hommes qui la courtaudent. (She is not interested in men who woo her.)

Note: The examples provided are for illustrative purposes and may not represent everyday usage in all contexts.

Courtauder – 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 courtauder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	courtaude	Je courtaude dans la rue.	I stroll in the street.
tu	courtaudes	Tu courtaudes près du parc.	You stroll near the park.
il	courtaude	Il courtaude avec ses amis.	He strolls with his friends.
elle	courtaude	Elle courtaude dans le jardin.	She strolls in the garden.
on	courtaude	On courtaude au marché.	One strolls at the market.
nous	courtaudons	Nous courtaudons main dans la main.	We stroll hand in hand.
vous	courtaudez	Vous courtaudez le long de la plage.	You stroll along the beach.
ils	courtaudent	Ils courtaudent joyeusement.	They stroll happily.
elles	courtaudent	Elles courtaudent en chantant.	They (feminine) stroll while singing.