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

Introduction to the verb guerroyer

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The English translation of the French verb guerroyer is “to wage war” or “to fight”. It is pronounced as “geh-ruh-yeh”.

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The origin of the word guerroyer comes from the Old French word “guerreier” which means “to make war”. In modern French, it is most often used to describe military actions or conflicts.

Examples:

Les deux pays voisins guerroient depuis des années. (The two neighboring countries have been waging war for years.)
Les soldats sont partis guerroyer dans un pays lointain. (The soldiers have left to fight in a distant country.)
Malgré les appels à la paix, les tribus continuent de guerroyer pour le contrôle des terres. (Despite calls for peace, the tribes continue to fight for control of the land.)

Guerroyer – 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 guerroyer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	guerroie	Je guerroie contre mes ennemis.	I am at war with my enemies.
Tu	guerroies	Tu guerroies sans hésitation.	You are warring without hesitation.
Il	guerroie	Il guerroie pour défendre son pays.	He is warring to defend his country.
Elle	guerroie	Elle guerroie pour obtenir justice.	She is warring to obtain justice.
On	guerroie	On guerroie pour protéger nos frontières.	We are warring to protect our borders.
Nous	guerroions	Nous guerroions si nous en avions les moyens.	We would war if we had the means.
Vous	guerroyez	Vous guerroyez avec bravoure.	You are warring with bravery.
Ils	guerroient	Ils guerroient depuis des années.	They have been warring for years.
Elles	guerroient	Elles guerroient pour leurs droits.	They are warring for their rights.