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

Introduction to the verb feignanter

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The English translation of the French verb “feignanter” is “to laze around” or “to idle”. The pronunciation of the infinitive form “feignanter” is [fen-tahn-teh].

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Feignanter is derived from the French word “feignant” which means “lazy” or “idler”. It is often used in everyday French to describe someone who is being lazy or not doing anything productive.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Je suis fatigué, je vais feignanter toute la journée.
(I’m tired, I’m going to laze around all day.)
Arrête de feignanter et mets-toi au travail !
(Stop idling around and get to work!)
Pendant les vacances, j’adore feignanter au bord de la piscine.
(During holidays, I love to laze around by the pool.)

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Feignanter – 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 feignanter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	feignant	Je feignante souvent d’être malade.	I often feign being sick.
tu	feignantes	Tu feignantes d’avoir oublié.	You (informal) feign forgetting.
il	feignant	Il feignant d’ignorer la situation.	He feigns ignorance of the situation.
elle	feignante	Elle feignante de ne pas comprendre.	She feigns not understanding.
on	feignant	On feignant de travailler dur.	One feigns working hard.
nous	feignons	Nous feignons de ne pas être intéressés.	We feign not being interested.
vous	feignez	Vous feignez d’être surpris.	You (formal) feign surprise.
ils	feignent	Ils feignent de ne pas entendre.	They (masculine) feign not hearing.
elles	feignent	Elles feignent de ne pas voir.	They (feminine) feign not seeing.