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

Introduction to the verb labourer

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The English translation of the French verb labourer is “to work” or “to labor”. It is pronounced “la-boor-ay”.

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The word labourer comes from the French word “labour”, which means “work”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe someone who performs manual or physical work, such as a construction worker or a farmhand.

Examples:

Je suis un ouvrier agricole et je laboure les champs tous les jours. Translation: I am a farm worker and I work the fields every day.
Il est fatigué car il a laboré toute la journée. Translation: He is tired because he worked all day.
La grève a été organisée par les ouvriers pour protester contre les conditions de travail. Translation: The strike was organized by the laborers to protest against working conditions.

Labourer – 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 labourer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je laboure	Je laboure le champ.	I plow the field.
tu	tu laboures	Tu laboures toute la journée.	You plow all day long.
il	il laboure	Il laboure le terrain.	He plows the land.
elle	elle laboure	Elle laboure avec habileté.	She plows skillfully.
on	on laboure	On laboure souvent en hiver.	We plow often in winter.
nous	nous labourons	Nous labourons ensemble.	We plow together.
vous	vous labourez	Vous labourez ce champ depuis longtemps.	You have been plowing this field for a long time.
ils	ils labourent	Ils labourent pour nourrir leur famille.	They plow to feed their family.
elles	elles labourent	Elles labourent de bon coeur.	They plow with a good heart.