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

Introduction to the verb fourguer

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The English translation of the French verb “fourguer” is “to foist” or “to palm off.” The infinitive form, “fourguer,” is pronounced as “foor-geh.”

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The word “fourguer” originates from the Old French word “forguier,” meaning “to sell.” In everyday French, it is commonly used to describe the act of deceitfully or forcefully trying to pass off something to someone.

Examples:

Il a essayé de me fourguer un produit de contrefaçon. (He tried to foist a counterfeit product on me.)
Le vendeur a réussi à me fourguer un abonnement dont je n’avais pas besoin. (The salesman managed to palm off a subscription on me that I didn’t need.)
La société a fourgué ses vieux stocks à des prix élevés. (The company unloaded its old stock at high prices.)

Fourguer – 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 fourguer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	fourgue	Je fourgue des produits de beauté.	I pawn beauty products.
Tu	fourgues	Tu fourgues des vêtements.	You pawn clothes.
Il	fourgue	Il fourgue des bijoux.	He pawns jewelry.
Elle	fourgue	Elle fourgue des appareils électroniques.	She pawns electronic devices.
On	fourgue	On fourgue des objets anciens.	One pawns antique objects.
Nous	fourguons	Nous fourguons nos livres usagés.	We pawn our used books.
Vous	fourguez	Vous fourguez des instruments de musique.	You pawn musical instruments.
Ils	fourguent	Ils fourguent leurs meubles.	They pawn their furniture.
Elles	fourguent	Elles fourguent leurs collections de vinyles.	They pawn their vinyl collections.