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

Introduction to the verb liker

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The English translation of the French verb “liker” is “to like.” It is pronounced “lee-kay.”

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Liker is a verb derived from the English word “like,” which originated from the Germanic word “likam,” meaning “body, form.” In everyday French, liker is often used in the context of social media, to express one’s approval or enjoyment of a post or content. It can also be used to express general liking or appreciation for something.

Three simple examples of liker in everyday French are:

J’aime bien ce film, je vais le liker sur Facebook. (I really like this movie, I’m going to like it on Facebook.)
Elle a liké toutes les photos de son voyage en Italie. (She liked all the photos from her trip to Italy.)
On se retrouve ce soir pour liker les dernières publications de nos amis. (We’ll meet tonight to like our friends’ latest posts.)

Translation:

I really like this movie, I’m going to like it on Facebook.
She liked all the photos from her trip to Italy.
We’ll meet tonight to like our friends’ latest posts.

Liker – 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 liker

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’aime	J’aime les chiens.	I like dogs.
Tu	Tu aimes	Tu aimes danser.	You like to dance.
Il	Il aime	Il aime lire.	He likes to read.
Elle	Elle aime	Elle aime chanter.	She likes to sing.
On	On aime	On aime voyager.	We like to travel.
Nous	Nous aimons	Nous aimons cuisiner.	We like to cook.
Vous	Vous aimez	Vous aimez regarder des films.	You like to watch movies.
Ils	Ils aiment	Ils aiment jouer au football.	They like to play football.
Elles	Elles aiment	Elles aiment faire du shopping.	They like to go shopping.