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

Introduction to the verb cravacher

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The English translation of the French verb “cravacher” is “to whip” or “to crack the whip”. The infinitive form “cravacher” is pronounced as /kʁa.va.ʃe/.

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The word “cravacher” has its origins in the noun “cravache”, which refers to a horsewhip. In everyday French, “cravacher” is used figuratively to mean “to work hard” or “to push oneself to the limit”. It is often used in the context of exerting a lot of effort or pressure to achieve a goal.

Examples of usage:

Il faut cravacher pour finir ce projet à temps.
(You have to work hard to finish this project on time.)
Les agriculteurs doivent cravacher pour récolter leurs récoltes.
(Farmers have to work hard to harvest their crops.)
Elle a cravaché toute la nuit pour préparer sa présentation.
(She worked tirelessly all night to prepare her presentation.)

Note: The pronunciation provided is a phonetic approximation using English sounds and may not accurately represent the French pronunciation.

Cravacher – 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 cravacher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	cravache	Je cravache pour terminer à temps.	I whip to finish on time.
tu	cravaches	Tu cravaches pour réussir.	You whip to succeed.
il	cravache	Il cravache pour avancer.	He whips to move forward.
elle	cravache	Elle cravache pour progresser.	She whips to make progress.
on	cravache	On cravache pour obtenir des résultats.	We/They/People whip to get results.
nous	cravachons	Nous cravachons pour atteindre nos objectifs.	We whip to achieve our goals.
vous	cravachez	Vous cravachez pour vous améliorer.	You whip to improve.
ils	cravachent	Ils cravachent pour gagner la compétition.	They whip to win the competition.
elles	cravachent	Elles cravachent pour réussir.	They whip to succeed.