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

Introduction to the verb interroger

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The English translation of the French verb interroger is “to question” or “to interrogate.” It is pronounced as “ahn-tuh-roh-zhay.”

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Interroger comes from the Latin word “interrogare,” which means “to ask” or “to question.” In everyday French, it is most often used to refer to the act of questioning or interrogating someone, often in a formal or official setting.

Examples of usage of interroger in everyday French are:

La police a interroger le suspect pendant des heures. (The police questioned the suspect for hours.)
Les étudiants ont été interrogés sur leur compréhension du sujet. (The students were questioned about their understanding of the topic.)
Le journaliste a interroger le politicien sur ses propos controversés. (The journalist interviewed the politician about his controversial statements.)

Interroger – 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 interroger

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’interroge	Je t’interroge sur ton projet.	I am asking you about your project.
Tu	tu interroges	Tu m’interroges sur mes préférences.	You are asking me about my preferences.
Il	il interroge	Il l’interroge sur son avenir.	He is asking him about his future.
Elle	elle interroge	Elle l’interroge sur ses hobbies.	She is asking him about his hobbies.
On	on interroge	On m’interroge souvent sur mon travail.	People often ask me about my work.
Nous	nous interrogeons	Nous t’interrogeons sur ton passé.	We are asking you about your past.
Vous	vous interrogez	Vous m’interrogez sur mes opinions.	You are asking me about my opinions.
Ils	ils interrogent	Ils l’interrogent sur ses connaissances.	They are asking him about his knowledge.
Elles	elles interrogent	Elles l’interrogent sur ses expériences.	They are asking him about his experiences.