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

Introduction to the verb leurrer

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The English translation of the French verb leurrer is “to deceive” or “to lure.” It is pronounced “luh-ruh-ray.”

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The word leurrer is derived from the Latin word “lurare,” meaning to entrap or deceive. In everyday French, it is most often used to describe someone tricking or misleading another person.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Ne te laisse pas leurrer par ses belles paroles. (Don’t let yourself be deceived by his sweet words.)
Les publicités sont conçues pour leurrer les consommateurs. (Advertisements are designed to lure in consumers.)
Ces escrocs ont leurré des personnes âgées en leur promettant de faux investissements. (These scammers deceived elderly people by promising them fake investments.)

Leurrer – 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 leurrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je leurre	Je leurre ma proie.	I lure my prey.
Tu	Tu leurres	Tu leurres les oiseaux.	You lure the birds.
Il	Il leurre	Il leurre ses concurrents.	He lures his competitors.
Elle	Elle leurre	Elle leurre les poissons.	She lures the fish.
On	On leurre	On leurre pour gagner.	We lure to win.
Nous	Nous leurrons	Nous leurrons avec notre appât.	We lure with our bait.
Vous	Vous leurrez	Vous leurrez vos ennemis.	You lure your enemies.
Ils	Ils leurrent	Ils leurrent les chasseurs.	They lure the hunters.
Elles	Elles leurrent	Elles leurrent les insectes.	They lure the insects.