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

Introduction to the verb fariner

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The English translation of the French verb “fariner” is “to flour.” The infinitive form of “fariner” is pronounced as “fah-ree-neh.”

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The word “fariner” comes from the Old French word “farine,” meaning “flour.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of coating or dusting something with flour, typically in cooking or baking.

Examples:

J’ai fariné le plan de travail avant de pétrir la pâte. (I floured the work surface before kneading the dough.)
Il faut fariner le moule pour que le gâteau ne colle pas. (You need to flour the pan so that the cake doesn’t stick.)
Avant de cuire les beignets, il faut les fariner légèrement. (Before frying the donuts, you need to lightly flour them.)

Please note that the translations provided here are for the simple examples given, and the exact translations may vary depending on the context.

Fariner – 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 fariner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	farine	J’adore fariner mes mains avant de faire du pain.	I love flouring my hands before making bread.
tu	farines	Pour la recette, tu farines le moule avant d’y verser la pâte.	For the recipe, you flour the pan before pouring the batter in.
il	farine	Il farine la surface de travail pour éviter que la pâte colle.	He flours the work surface to prevent the dough from sticking.
elle	farine	Elle farine les morceaux de viande avant de les faire dorer.	She flours the pieces of meat before browning them.
on	farine	On farine le plan de travail pour étaler la pâte.	One flours the work surface to roll out the dough.
nous	farinons	Nous farinons les biscuits avant de les mettre au four.	We flour the cookies before putting them in the oven.
vous	farinez	Vous farinez les légumes avant de les faire cuire.	You flour the vegetables before cooking them.
ils	farinent	Ils farinent le poisson avant de le frire.	They flour the fish before frying it.
elles	farinent	Elles farinent les moules à gâteau pour empêcher que le gâteau colle.	They flour the cake pans to prevent the cake from sticking.