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

Introduction to the verb langer

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The English translation of the French verb langer is “to hang,” and it is pronounced as “lahn-zhay.”

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The word langer is derived from the Old French word “lengier” which means “to prolong” or “to lengthen.” In everyday French, it is most often used as a reflexive verb with the meaning “to hang out” or “to hang around.” It can also be used transitively with the meaning “to hang (something) up.”

Examples:

Je me langerai dans le parc cet après-midi. (I will hang out in the park this afternoon.)
Elle a langeré ses vêtements pour les faire sécher. (She hung up her clothes to dry.)
Les enfants aiment se langer sur les balançoires. (Children like to hang out on the swings.)

Return: The English translation of the French verb langer is “to hang.” The word langer is derived from Old French and is most often used as a reflexive verb meaning “to hang out” or “to hang around.” Three examples of its usage are: “Je me langerai dans le parc cet après-midi” (I will hang out in the park this afternoon), “Elle a langeré ses vêtements pour les faire sécher” (She hung up her clothes to dry), and “Les enfants aiment se langer sur les balançoires” (Children like to hang out on the swings).

Langer – 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 langer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je lange	Je lange trop souvent.	I eat too often.
tu	tu langes	Tu langes beaucoup.	You eat a lot.
il	il lange	Il lange avec plaisir.	He eats with pleasure.
elle	elle lange	Elle lange de tout.	She eats everything.
on	on lange	On ne lange pas assez.	We don’t eat enough.
nous	nous langons	Nous langons en silence.	We eat in silence.
vous	vous langez	Vous langez rapidement.	You eat quickly.
ils	ils langent	Ils langent ensemble.	They eat together.
elles	elles langent	Elles se langent toujours.	They always eat.