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

Introduction to the verb lober

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The English translation of the French verb lober is “to lob.” It is pronounced as “loh-bey.”

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The origin of the word lober is from the Old French word “lober” which means “to play at tennis or tennis ball.” In modern French, it is most often used in sports contexts to refer to hitting or throwing a ball with an arc.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Je vais lober la balle au-dessus du filet. (I am going to lob the ball over the net.)
Elle a réussi à lober le gardien de but et marquer un but. (She managed to lob the goalkeeper and score a goal.)
Le joueur a lober le ballon pour le faire passer par-dessus le défenseur. (The player lobbed the ball to make it pass over the defender.)

Lober – 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 lober

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	lobe	Je lobe ses décisions	I lob his/her decisions
Tu	lobes	Tu lobes souvent	You lob often
Il	lobe	Il lobe le ballon	He lobes the ball
Elle	lobe	Elle lobe avec précision	She lobes with precision
On	lobe	On lobe pour s’amuser	We lob for fun
Nous	lobons	Nous lobons ensemble	We lob together
Vous	lobez	Vous lobez très bien	You lob very well
Ils	lobent	Ils lobent en équipe	They lob as a team
Elles	lobent	Elles lobent toutes les deux	They both lob