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

Introduction to the verb floquer

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The English translation of the French verb “floquer” is “to flock.” The infinitive form “floquer” is pronounced as [flɔ.ke].

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The word “floquer” comes from the Old French word “floc,” meaning “tuft of wool.” In everyday French, “floquer” is most often used to describe the process of applying a design or pattern onto a surface, especially in the context of textiles and sports jerseys. It refers to adding a layer of flock, a material made of fibers, onto a surface to create a raised or textured design.

Examples of usage:

J’ai fait floquer mon nom sur mon sac à dos.
(I had my name flocked onto my backpack.)
L’équipe de football a floqué les numéros sur les maillots.
(The football team flocked the numbers onto the jerseys.)
Elle a décidé de floquer des étoiles sur son t-shirt.
(She decided to flock stars onto her t-shirt.)

Floquer – 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 floquer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	floque	Je floque mon t-shirt.	I flock my t-shirt.
Tu	floques	Tu floques ta casquette.	You flock your cap.
Il	floque	Il floque son maillot.	He flocks his jersey.
Elle	floque	Elle floque sa veste.	She flocks her jacket.
On	floque	On floque nos écharpes.	We flock our scarves.
Nous	floquons	Nous floquons nos sacs.	We flock our bags.
Vous	floquez	Vous floquez vos chaussures.	You flock your shoes.
Ils	floquent	Ils floquent leurs bonnets.	They flock their hats (masculine).
Elles	floquent	Elles floquent leurs gants.	They flock their gloves (feminine).