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

Introduction to the verb croupir

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The English translation of the French verb croupir is “to languish” or “to rot.” It is pronounced “kroo-peer.”

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Croupir comes from the Old French word “crip” which means “bend.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe something or someone that is deteriorating or wasting away.

Examples:

La nourriture a croupi dans le réfrigérateur. (The food has rotted in the refrigerator.)
Il a croupi en prison pendant des années. (He languished in prison for years.)
La vieille maison croupit dans l’abandon. (The old house is rotting away in neglect.)

Croupir – 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 croupir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	croupis	Je croupis dans cette boue.	I am rotting in this mud.
Tu	croupis	Tu croupis dans ta chambre toute la journée.	You are rotting in your room all day.
Il	croupit	Il croupit sous les décombres.	He is rotting under the rubble.
Elle	croupit	Elle croupit de tristesse.	She is rotting from sadness.
On	croupit	On croupit dans cette chaleur étouffante.	We are rotting in this suffocating heat.
Nous	croupissons	Nous croupissons dans cette prison.	We are rotting in this prison.
Vous	croupissez	Vous croupissez dans l’attente.	You are rotting in anticipation.
Ils	croupissent	Ils croupissent dans cette eau stagnante.	They are rotting in this stagnant water.
Elles	croupissent	Elles croupissent dans cette vie monotone.	They are rotting in this monotonous life.