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

Introduction to the verb louer

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The English translation of the French verb louer is “to rent” or “to praise.” The infinitive form is pronounced “loo-AY.”

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Louer comes from the Latin word “laudare,” which means “to praise.” In everyday French, it is most often used to mean “to rent” in the context of leasing or hiring something, such as a house, car, or equipment. It can also be used to mean “to praise” in the context of giving compliments or expressing admiration.

Examples:

Je vais louer une voiture pour mes vacances. (I am going to rent a car for my vacation.)
Les touristes louent souvent des vélos pour explorer la ville. (Tourists often rent bikes to explore the city.)
Elle a loué son talent de chanteuse lors de l’événement. (She praised her singing talent at the event.)

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Louer – 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 louer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	loue	Je loue une voiture.	I am renting a car.
Tu	loues	Tu loues un appartement.	You are renting an apartment.
Il	loue	Il loue un vélo.	He is renting a bike.
Elle	loue	Elle loue une maison.	She is renting a house.
On	loue	On loue un studio.	We are renting a studio.
Nous	louons	Nous louons une chambre.	We are renting a room.
Vous	louez	Vous louez une voiture.	You are renting a car.
Ils	louent	Ils louent un appartement.	They are renting an apartment.
Elles	louent	Elles louent une maison.	They are renting a house.