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

Introduction to the verb frustrer

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The English translation of the French verb “frustrer” is “to frustrate.” The infinitive form, “frustrer,” is pronounced as [fʁys.tʁe].

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Frustrer originates from the Latin word “frustrārī,” meaning “to deceive” or “to disappoint.” In everyday French, frustrer is commonly used to express the feeling of disappointment or annoyance caused by an obstacle or unfulfilled desire. Here are three examples:

Il m’a frustré en annulant notre rendez-vous. (He frustrated me by canceling our meeting.)
La complexité du problème a frustré les étudiants. (The complexity of the problem frustrated the students.)
Ne te laisse pas frustrer par les échecs, continue d’essayer. (Don’t let yourself be frustrated by failures, keep trying.)

Please note that the pronunciation guide provided is in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).

Frustrer – 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 frustrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je frustre	Je le frustre	I frustrate him/her
Tu	Tu frustres	Tu le frustres	You frustrate him/her
Il	Il frustre	Il le frustre	He frustrates him/her
Elle	Elle frustre	Elle la frustre	She frustrates her
On	On frustre	On le frustre	One/We/They frustrate him/her
Nous	Nous frustrons	Nous le frustrons	We frustrate him/her
Vous	Vous frustrez	Vous les frustrez	You frustrate them
Ils	Ils frustrent	Ils les frustrent	They frustrate them (masculine)
Elles	Elles frustrent	Elles les frustrent	They frustrate them (feminine)