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

Introduction to the verb frimer

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The English translation of the French verb “frimer” is “to show off”. The infinitive form “frimer” is pronounced as “free-may”.

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The word “frimer” originated from the French slang “frime” meaning “bravado” or “swagger”. In everyday French, “frimer” is most often used to describe someone who boasts or flaunts their achievements, possessions, or appearance in order to impress others.

Examples:

Il aime frimer avec sa nouvelle voiture.
(He likes to show off with his new car.)
Elle frime toujours avec ses vêtements de marque.
(She always shows off with her designer clothes.)
Ne fais pas attention à lui, il essaie juste de frimer.
(Don’t pay attention to him, he’s just trying to show off.)

Note: The English translations provided may vary based on context.

Frimer – 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 frimer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je frime	Je frime avec ma nouvelle voiture.	I show off with my new car.
Tu	tu frimes	Tu frimes toujours avec tes vêtements de marque.	You always show off with your designer clothes.
Il	il frime	Il frime devant ses amis pour impressionner.	He shows off in front of his friends to impress.
Elle	elle frime	Elle frime avec son talent de danseuse.	She shows off with her dancing skills.
On	on frime	On frime quand on a du succès.	We show off when we are successful.
Nous	nous frimons	Nous frimons ensemble pour attirer l’attention.	We show off together to attract attention.
Vous	vous frimez	Vous frimez en racontant vos exploits.	You show off by talking about your achievements.
Ils	ils friment	Ils friment en parlant de leur dernier voyage.	They show off by talking about their latest trip.
Elles	elles friment	Elles friment avec leurs belles voitures.	They (feminine) show off with their fancy cars.