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

Introduction to the verb fuguer

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The English translation of the French verb “fuguer” is “to run away” or “to flee.” The infinitive form of “fuguer” is pronounced as “fyoo-gey.”

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“Fuguer” originates from the Latin word “fugere,” meaning “to flee or escape.” In everyday French, “fuguer” is most often used to describe the act of running away or escaping, both literally and figuratively.

Examples of usage:

Il a fugué de chez lui hier soir.
(He ran away from home last night.)
La petite chienne a fugué et s’est perdue.
(The little dog ran away and got lost.)
Les manifestants ont décidé de fuguer devant la police.
(The protesters decided to flee from the police.)

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Fuguer – 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 fuguer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je fuis	Je fuis la maison.	I flee the house.
Tu	tu fuis	Tu fuis le danger.	You flee the danger.
Il	il fuit	Il fuit la scène.	He flees the scene.
Elle	elle fuit	Elle fuit la réalité.	She flees reality.
On	on fuit	On fuit les problèmes.	We flee the problems.
Nous	nous fuyons	Nous fuyons le pays.	We flee the country.
Vous	vous fuyez	Vous fuyez le chaos.	You flee the chaos.
Ils	ils fuient	Ils fuient la prison.	They flee the prison.
Elles	elles fuient	Elles fuient la foule.	They flee the crowd.