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

Introduction to the verb filocher

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The English translation of the French verb “filocher” is “to pilfer”. The infinitive form “filocher” is pronounced as [fee-loh-shey].

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The word “filocher” is derived from the Old French term “filou” meaning “thief”. In everyday French, it is most often used to describe someone who steals or pilfers small objects without being noticed.

Examples of usage:

Il a filoché quelques pièces dans le tiroir. (He pilfered a few coins from the drawer.)
Ne laisse pas tes affaires sans surveillance, quelqu’un pourrait les filocher. (Don’t leave your belongings unattended, someone might pilfer them.)
Les enfants ont filoché des bonbons à la caisse du magasin. (The children pilfered some candies at the store checkout.)

Note: The verb “filocher” is considered informal and may vary in usage depending on the context.

Filocher – 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 filocher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je filoche	Je filoche en cachette.	I sneak around.
Tu	tu filoches	Tu filoches trop souvent.	You sneak around too often.
Il	il filoche	Il filoche discrètement.	He sneaks around discreetly.
Elle	elle filoche	Elle filoche sans être vu.	She sneaks around without being seen.
On	on filoche	On filoche en silence.	One sneaks around silently.
Nous	nous filochons	Nous filochons après le dîner.	We sneak around after dinner.
Vous	vous filochez	Vous filochez en douce.	You sneak around sneakily.
Ils	ils filochent	Ils filochent derrière mon dos.	They sneak around behind my back.
Elles	elles filochent	Elles filochent dans tous les coins.	They sneak around in every corner.