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

Introduction to the verb flageller

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to flagellate; Pronunciation: fla-juh-lay

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Origin: The verb “flageller” comes from the Latin word “flagellare,” which means “to whip” or “to flog.” It entered the French language in the 13th century.

Usage in everyday French: “Flageller” is an uncommon verb in everyday French usage. It most often refers to the act of whipping or flogging someone or oneself as a form of punishment, often in a religious or historical context.

Examples:

Il a été flagellé publiquement pour ses crimes. (He was publicly flogged for his crimes.)
Certains adeptes se flagellent lors de rituels religieux. (Some followers flagellate themselves during religious rituals.)
Autrefois, les esclaves étaient souvent flagellés par leurs maîtres. (In the past, slaves were often flagellated by their masters.)

Flageller – 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 flageller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je flagelle	Je flagelle mon dos.	I whip my back.
tu	tu flagelles	Tu flagelles ta conscience.	You whip your conscience.
il	il flagelle	Il flagelle le prisonnier.	He whips the prisoner.
elle	elle flagelle	Elle flagelle le cheval.	She whips the horse.
on	on flagelle	On flagelle les coupables.	One whips the guilty.
nous	nous flagellons	Nous nous flagellons.	We whip ourselves.
vous	vous flagellez	Vous flagellez vos ennemis.	You whip your enemies.
ils	ils flagellent	Ils flagellent les esclaves.	They whip the slaves.
elles	elles flagellent	Elles flagellent les délinquants.	They whip the delinquents.