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

Introduction to the verb flagorner

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The English translation of the French verb “flagorner” is “to flatter”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “fla-go-nay”.

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Flagorner originates from the Latin word “flattere” meaning “to caress”. In everyday French, it is commonly used to describe the act of excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to gain favor or manipulate them.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Il aime flagorner son patron pour obtenir une promotion.
(He likes to flatter his boss to get a promotion.)
Elle n’apprécie pas les gens qui la flagornent sans raison.
(She doesn’t appreciate people who flatter her for no reason.)
Le politicien est connu pour flagorner les électeurs lors des discours.
(The politician is known for flattering the voters during speeches.)

Flagorner – 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 flagorner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je flagorne	Je flagorne mon supérieur pour obtenir une promotion.	I flatter my superior to get a promotion.
Tu	tu flagornes	Tu flagornes toujours tes professeurs pour de bonnes notes.	You always flatter your teachers for good grades.
Il	il flagorne	Il flagorne ses collègues pour gagner leur confiance.	He flatters his colleagues to gain their trust.
Elle	elle flagorne	Elle flagorne son patron pour obtenir une augmentation.	She flatters her boss to get a raise.
On	on flagorne	On flagorne nos voisins pour éviter les conflits.	We flatter our neighbors to avoid conflicts.
Nous	nous flagornons	Nous flagornons nos parents pour obtenir ce que nous voulons.	We flatter our parents to get what we want.
Vous	vous flagornez	Vous flagornez vos clients pour les fidéliser.	You flatter your clients to retain them.
Ils	ils flagornent	Ils flagornent le directeur pour obtenir des privilèges.	They flatter the director to get privileges.
Elles	elles flagornent	Elles flagornent leurs amis pour obtenir des faveurs.	They flatter their friends to get favors.