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

Introduction to the verb farder

Get the present tense conjugation of farder. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb “farder” is “to put on makeup.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “farder” is [far-deh].

Table of Contents

Farder originates from the Old French word “farde” which means “paint, color.” In everyday French, it is commonly used to refer to the action of applying cosmetics or makeup on one’s face.

Examples:

Je me farde tous les matins avant de sortir. (I put on makeup every morning before going out.)
Elle se fardait pour aller à la soirée. (She was putting on makeup to go to the party.)
Ne t’inquiète pas, il ne se fardera pas pour l’occasion. (Don’t worry, he won’t put on makeup for the occasion.)

Farder – 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 farder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je farde	je farde mes joues	I put on makeup on my cheeks
tu	tu fardes	tu fardes tes yeux	You put on makeup on your eyes
il	il farde	il farde son visage	He puts on makeup on his face
elle	elle farde	elle farde ses lèvres	She puts on makeup on her lips
on	on farde	on farde le corps	We put on makeup on the body
nous	nous fardons	nous fardons nos cils	We put on makeup on our eyelashes
vous	vous fardez	vous fardez les joues	You put on makeup on your cheeks
ils	ils fardent	ils fardent leurs yeux	They put on makeup on their eyes
elles	elles fardent	elles fardent leur visage	They put on makeup on their face