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

Introduction to the verb flemmarder

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The English translation of the verb “flemmarder” is “to laze around” or “to be lazy.” The infinitive form “flemmarder” is pronounced as [fle-mar-de].

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“Flemmarder” is derived from the word “flemme,” which means laziness or idleness. It is an informal verb that is commonly used in everyday French to describe someone who is being lazy or procrastinating. Here are three examples of its usage:

Arrête de flemmarder et mets-toi au travail ! (Stop lazing around and get to work!)
Les enfants passent leur samedi à flemmarder devant la télévision. (The children spend their Saturday lazing around in front of the television.)
Je reste à la maison ce week-end pour flemmarder et me reposer. (I’m staying home this weekend to laze around and rest.)

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Flemmarder – 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 flemmarder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	flemmarde	Je flemmarde toute la journée.	I laze around all day.
Tu	flemmardes	Tu flemmardes au lieu de travailler.	You are lazy instead of working.
Il	flemmarde	Il flemmarde devant la télévision.	He is lazy in front of the television.
Elle	flemmarde	Elle flemmarde au lit le matin.	She lazes around in bed in the morning.
On	flemmarde	On flemmarde quand on est en vacances.	One/We are lazy when on vacation.
Nous	flemmardons	Nous flemmardons ensemble.	We laze around together.
Vous	flemmardez	Vous flemmardez toute la soirée.	You (plural) laze around all evening.
Ils	flemmardent	Ils flemmardent au soleil.	They (masculine) are lazy in the sun.
Elles	flemmardent	Elles flemmardent au parc.	They (feminine) are lazy in the park.