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

Introduction to the verb fayotter

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The English translation of the French verb “fayotter” is “to be a teacher’s pet” or “to brown-nose.” The infinitive form “fayotter” is pronounced as [fay-ot-ey].

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“Fayotter” originates from the word “fayot,” which means “bean” in English. It is believed that the term refers to someone who tries to please authority figures by offering them beans as a sign of respect or submission. In everyday French, “fayotter” is used figuratively to describe someone who excessively seeks to gain favor with teachers, bosses, or authority figures by flattering or ingratiating themselves.

Examples:

Arrête de fayotter le professeur, ça ne te rendra pas plus intelligent. (Stop brown-nosing the teacher, it won’t make you any smarter.)
Il a toujours fayotté son patron pour obtenir une promotion. (He has always been a teacher’s pet to his boss in order to get a promotion.)
Les autres élèves le critiquent car il passe son temps à fayotter auprès des professeurs. (The other students criticize him because he spends all his time brown-nosing the teachers.)

Fayotter – 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 fayotter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	fayotte	Je fayotte avec elle.	I suck up to her.
tu	fayottes	Tu fayottes pour une promotion.	You suck up for a promotion.
il	fayotte	Il fayotte auprès de sa prof.	He sucks up to his teacher.
elle	fayotte	Elle fayotte avec ses collègues.	She sucks up to her colleagues.
on	fayotte	On fayotte pour obtenir des faveurs.	One sucks up to get favors.
nous	fayottons	Nous fayottons pour ne pas être punis.	We suck up to avoid punishment.
vous	fayottez	Vous fayottez pour obtenir des avantages.	You suck up to get advantages.
ils	fayottent	Ils fayottent pour réussir leurs examens.	They suck up to pass their exams.
elles	fayottent	Elles fayottent auprès de leur patron.	They suck up to their boss.