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

Introduction to the verb flancher

Get the present tense conjugation of flancher. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb flancher is “to give in” or “to falter”. The infinitive form, flancher, is pronounced as [flɑ̃.ʃe].

Table of Contents

The word flancher is derived from the Old French verb flanchier, which means “to fail” or “to stumble”. In everyday French, it is commonly used to describe someone giving in or yielding to pressure, losing determination, or faltering in a task or situation.

Examples:

Il ne faut pas flancher devant les difficultés.
(One must not give in to difficulties.)
Face à la pression, il a flanché et abandonné son projet.
(Faced with the pressure, he gave in and abandoned his project.)
Malgré la fatigue, elle n’a pas flanché et a continué à travailler.
(Despite the fatigue, she did not falter and kept working.)

Please let me know if you need anything else.

Flancher – 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 flancher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	flanche	Je flanche souvent en fin de journée.	I often falter at the end of the day.
tu	flanches	Tu flanches devant les tentations.	You falter in the face of temptations.
il	flanche	Il flanche sous la pression.	He falters under pressure.
elle	flanche	Elle flanche devant les difficultés.	She falters in the face of difficulties.
on	flanche	On flanche face à l’adversité.	One falters in the face of adversity.
nous	flanchons	Nous flanchons rarement dans nos décisions.	We rarely falter in our decisions.
vous	flanchez	Vous flanchez facilement sous les critiques.	You falter easily under criticism.
ils	flanchent	Ils flanchent lorsqu’ils sont fatigués.	They falter when they are tired.
elles	flanchent	Elles flanchent lorsqu’elles sont stressées.	They (feminine) falter when they are stressed.