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

Introduction to the verb luncher

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The English translation of the French verb luncher is “to have lunch.” The infinitive form of luncher is pronounced as “loohn-shay.”

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The language origin of luncher comes from the French word “lunch,” which means “lunch” in English. The verb luncher is commonly used in everyday French to refer to the action of having lunch or eating a midday meal.

Examples:

Je vais luncher avec mes amis au restaurant. (I am going to have lunch with my friends at the restaurant.)
Nous lunchons tous ensemble à midi. (We all have lunch together at noon.)
Il est temps de luncher, je suis affamé. (It’s time to have lunch, I am starving.)

Luncher – 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 luncher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	déjeune	Je déjeune à midi.	I have lunch at noon.
tu	déjeunes	Tu déjeunes avec nous ?	Are you having lunch with us?
il	déjeune	Il déjeune tard aujourd’hui.	He is having lunch late today.
elle	déjeune	Elle déjeune toujours à la même heure.	She always has lunch at the same time.
on	déjeune	On déjeune au restaurant.	We are having lunch at the restaurant.
nous	déjeunons	Nous déjeunons ensemble tous les jours.	We have lunch together every day.
vous	déjeunez	Vous déjeunez à quelle heure ?	What time do you have lunch?
ils	déjeunent	Ils déjeunent ensemble au bureau.	They have lunch together at the office.
elles	déjeunent	Elles déjeunent dehors quand il fait beau.	They have lunch outside when the weather is nice.