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

Introduction to the verb jobarder

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The English translation of the French verb jobarder is “to play the fool” or “to act foolishly.” It is pronounced as “zhoh-bar-deh” in its infinitive form.

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The word “jobarder” comes from the French word “jobard,” which means “a simpleton” or “a fool.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe someone who is acting silly, foolish or naïve.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Ne jobarde pas ! Il faut se concentrer. (Don’t act foolish! We need to focus.)
Pourquoi est-ce que tu jobardes tout le temps ? (Why do you always act silly?)
Ce n’est pas le moment de jobarder, il faut être sérieux. (It’s not the time to play the fool, we need to be serious.)

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Jobarder – 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 jobarder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je jobarde	Je jobarde souvent quand je suis stressé.	I act silly often when I’m stressed.
tu	tu jobardes	Tu jobardes avec tes amis pour te faire rire.	You act foolish with your friends to make yourself laugh.
il	il jobarde	Il jobarde en classe et dérange les autres élèves.	He acts silly in class and distracts the other students.
elle	elle jobarde	Elle jobarde avec son chien dans le parc.	She acts silly with her dog in the park.
on	on jobarde	On jobarde pour détendre l’atmosphère.	We act silly to lighten the mood.
nous	nous jobardons	Nous jobardons ensemble et rigolons beaucoup.	We act silly together and laugh a lot.
vous	vous jobardez	Vous jobardez trop, il faut se concentrer sur le travail.	You act silly too much, we need to focus on work.
ils	ils jobardent	Ils jobardent souvent ensemble et c’est très amusant.	They act silly together often and it’s very fun.
elles	elles jobardent	Elles jobardent en faisant du sport pour se détendre.	They act silly while exercising to relax.