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

Introduction to the verb larguer

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The English translation of the French verb larguer is “to drop” or “to release”. The infinitive form is pronounced “lar-guh”.

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Larguer comes from the Old French word “largier”, which means “to loosen” or “to let go”. It is most often used in every day French to describe physically dropping or releasing something, but it can also have figurative meanings such as “to break up with” or “to abandon”.

Examples of usage:

Je vais larguer mes affaires à l’hôtel avant d’aller explorer la ville. (I will drop off my things at the hotel before going out to explore the city.)
Elle a décidé de larguer son petit ami parce qu’il était trop possessif. (She decided to break up with her boyfriend because he was too possessive.)
Le parachutiste a dû larguer sa réserve pour éviter un accident. (The parachutist had to release his reserve chute to avoid an accident.)

Larguer – 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 larguer

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation

Je large Je large I drop/release
Tu largues Tu largues You drop/release
Il largue Il largue He drops/releases
Elle largue Elle largue She drops/releases
On largue On largue One drops/releases
Nous larguons Nous larguons We drop/release
Vous larguez Vous larguez You drop/release
Ils larguent Ils larguent They drop/release (masculine)
Elles larguent Elles larguent They drop/release (feminine)