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

Introduction to the verb draguer

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The English translation of the French verb “draguer” is “to flirt” or “to hit on”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “dra-gué”.

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The word “draguer” originates from the English word “dragger,” which means “to trawl” or “to dredge.” In everyday French, “draguer” is commonly used to refer to the act of flirting or trying to seduce someone. It can also be used in a more general sense of trying to get someone’s attention or affection.

Examples:

Il a passé la soirée à draguer des filles au bar. (He spent the evening flirting with girls at the bar.)
Elle aime bien draguer les garçons avec son sourire charmant. (She enjoys hitting on boys with her charming smile.)
J’ai été dragué par un homme plus âgé dans le métro. (I was hit on by an older man in the subway.)

Draguer – 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 draguer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je drague	Je drague souvent dans les bars.	I often flirt in bars.
Tu	Tu dragues	Tu dragues toujours avec assurance.	You always flirt with confidence.
Il	Il drague	Il drague cette fille depuis longtemps.	He has been flirting with that girl for a long time.
Elle	Elle drague	Elle drague discrètement ses collègues.	She discreetly flirts with her colleagues.
On	On drague	On drague en ligne de nos jours.	People flirt online these days.
Nous	Nous draguons	Nous draguons lors des soirées.	We flirt during parties.
Vous	Vous draguez	Vous draguez souvent dans les cafés.	You often flirt in cafes.
Ils	Ils draguent	Ils draguent toutes les filles qu’ils rencontrent.	They flirt with every girl they meet.
Elles	Elles draguent	Elles draguent certains garçons du quartier.	They flirt with some boys from the neighborhood.