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

Introduction to the verb flipper

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The English translation of the French verb “flipper” is “to flip” or “to freak out.” The infinitive form of “flipper” is pronounced as [flip-ey].

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Originating from English, the French verb “flipper” is commonly used in everyday language to describe someone’s reaction of being surprised, shocked, or overwhelmed. It can also refer to someone losing control or getting angry.

Example 1: J’ai complètement flipper quand j’ai vu l’araignée !
Translation: I completely freaked out when I saw the spider!

Example 2: Il a flipper en entendant la nouvelle.
Translation: He flipped out upon hearing the news.

Example 3: Ne flippe pas, tout va bien se passer.
Translation: Don’t freak out, everything will be fine.

Flipper – 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 flipper

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je flippe	Je flippe souvent.	I often freak out.
Tu	tu flippes	Tu flippes devant les insectes.	You freak out in front of insects.
Il	il flippe	Il flippe en regardant des films d’horreur.	He freaks out while watching horror movies.
Elle	elle flippe	Elle flippe quand elle voit une araignée.	She freaks out when she sees a spider.
On	on flippe	On flippe avant un examen.	We/One freak out before an exam.
Nous	nous flippions	Nous flippions pendant le film.	We freaked out during the movie.
Vous	vous flippez	Vous flippez facilement.	You freak out easily.
Ils	ils flippent	Ils flippent en montagnes russes.	They freak out on roller coasters.
Elles	elles flippent	Elles flippent devant les serpents.	They freak out in front of snakes.