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

Introduction to the verb lapider

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The English translation of the French verb lapider is “to stone.” It is pronounced as “la-pee-day.”

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The language origin of lapider comes from the Latin word “lapidare,” meaning “to throw stones.” In everyday French, it is most often used as a figurative way of saying to criticize or attack someone severely.

Examples:

Ne lapide pas tes camarades de classe, c’est méchant. (Do not mock your classmates, it’s mean.)
Les journalistes ont lapidé le politicien pour son implication dans le scandale. (The journalists attacked the politician for his involvement in the scandal.)
Les fans ont lapidé l’arbitre après la défaite de leur équipe favorite. (The fans pelted the referee with stones after their favorite team’s defeat.)

Lapider – 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 lapider

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	lapide	Je lapide des pierres.	I stone stones.
tu	lapides	Tu lapides le coupable.	You stone the culprit.
il	lapide	Il lapide le monument.	He stones the monument.
elle	lapide	Elle lapide son passé.	She stones her past.
on	lapide	On lapide les criminels.	We stone criminals.
nous	lapidons	Nous lapidons la place.	We stone the square.
vous	lapidez	Vous lapidez le bâtiment.	You stone the building.
ils	lapident	Ils lapident la foule.	They stone the crowd.
elles	lapident	Elles lapident leurs ennemies.	They stone their enemies.