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

Introduction to the verb flouser

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The English translation of the French verb “flouser” is “to nab” or “to pinch.” The infinitive form of “flouser” is pronounced as “flooz-ay.”

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The word “flouser” originates from the French slang word “flouze,” which means money. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the action of stealing or snatching something quickly, usually referring to money or small valuable items.

Examples of usage:

Je l’ai vu flouser un billet dans la poche du passant. (I saw him nabbing a note from the passerby’s pocket.)
Le voleur a réussi à flouser le portefeuille sans se faire remarquer. (The thief managed to pinch the wallet without being noticed.)
Elle a flousé les clés de la voiture pour partir en douce. (She nabbed the car keys to leave discreetly.)

Note: The above examples are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent real-life situations.

Flouser – 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 flouser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	flouse	Je flouse	I’m flousing
Tu	flouses	Tu flouses	You’re flousing
Il	flouse	Il flouse	He’s flousing
Elle	flouse	Elle flouse	She’s flousing
On	flouse	On flouse	One is flousing
Nous	flousons	Nous flousons	We’re flousing
Vous	flousez	Vous flousez	You’re flousing
Ils	flousent	Ils flousent	They’re flousing
Elles	flousent	Elles flousent	They’re flousing