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

Introduction to the verb forlancer

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The English translation of the French verb “forlancer” is “to throw back” or “to hurl back.” The infinitive form of “forlancer” is pronounced as “for-lahn-seh”.

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The word “forlancer” originates from the combination of the prefix “for-” (meaning “back”) and the verb “lancer” (meaning “to throw”). In everyday French, “forlancer” is most often used figuratively to express the idea of throwing back or returning something forcefully, whether it be an object, an action, or a feeling.

Examples of usage:

Il est préférable de forlancer les critiques injustes. (It is better to throw back unjust criticism.)
Elle a forlancé son ex-petit ami hors de sa vie. (She hurled her ex-boyfriend out of her life.)
Le discours du président a forlancé l’espoir au sein de la population. (The president’s speech threw back hope among the population.)

Please note that the translations provided are not literal translations, but rather convey the general meaning and usage of the verb.

Forlancer – 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 forlancer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	forlance	Je forlance un ballon.	I throw a ball.
tu	forlances	Tu forlances une pierre.	You throw a stone.
il	forlance	Il forlance un javelot.	He throws a javelin.
elle	forlance	Elle forlance une flèche.	She throws an arrow.
on	forlance	On forlance des boules de neige.	We throw snowballs.
nous	forlançons	Nous forlançons des objets.	We throw objects.
vous	forlancez	Vous forlancez un cerceau.	You throw a hoop.
ils	forlancent	Ils forlancent des grenades.	They throw grenades (masculine).
elles	forlancent	Elles forlancent des balles.	They throw bullets (feminine).