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

Introduction to the verb gausser

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The English translation of the French verb “gausser” is “to mock” or “to ridicule.” The infinitive form of “gausser” is pronounced as /ɡosɛ/ (goh-say).

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The word “gausser” comes from the Old French term “gauz” which means “trick” or “deception.” In everyday French, “gausser” is commonly used to express the action of making fun of someone or something, often in a teasing or mocking manner.

Examples:

Il aime se gausser de ses collègues. (He enjoys mocking his colleagues.)
Les enfants se sont gaussés du professeur. (The children made fun of the teacher.)
Elle se gausse de mes goûts musicaux. (She mocks my musical tastes.)

Gausser – 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 gausser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	me gausse	Je me gausse de lui.	I mock him.
Tu	te gausse	Tu te gausse de moi.	You mock me.
Il	se gausse	Il se gausse de nous.	He mocks us.
Elle	se gausse	Elle se gausse de toi.	She mocks you.
On	se gausse	On se gausse d’eux.	One mocks them.
Nous	nous gaussons	Nous nous gaussons d’elle.	We mock her.
Vous	vous gaussez	Vous vous gaussez de moi.	You mock me.
Ils	se gaussent	Ils se gaussent d’elles.	They mock them.
Elles	se gaussent	Elles se gaussent de lui.	They mock him.