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

Introduction to the verb maquignonner

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The English translation of the French verb maquignonner is “to horse-trade” or “to deal in horses”. It is pronounced as “mah-kee-nyo-neh”.

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The word maquignonner comes from the French word “maquignon”, which refers to a horse trader or dealer. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of buying and selling horses, often through bargaining and negotiation.

3 Simple Examples:

Paul a l’habitude de maquignonner pour trouver les meilleurs chevaux au meilleur prix. (Paul is used to horse-trading to find the best horses at the best price.)
Les maquignons de la région se réunissent chaque semaine pour échanger des chevaux. (The horse dealers in the region gather every week to trade horses.)
Nous avons réussi à maquignonner un cheval de course pour un prix incroyablement bas. (We managed to horse-trade a racehorse for an incredibly low price.)

Maquignonner – 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 maquignonner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	maquignonne	Je maquignonne des chevaux.	I horse-trade.
tu	maquignonnes	Tu maquignonnes avec les acheteurs.	You horse-trade with the buyers.
il	maquignonne	Il maquignonne des bêtes à la foire.	He horse-trades animals at the fair.
elle	maquignonne	Elle maquignonne avec les éleveurs.	She horse-trades with the breeders.
on	maquignonne	On maquignonne pour gagner de l’argent.	We horse-trade to make money.
nous	maquignonnons	Nous maquignonnons des animaux pour le marché.	We horse-trade animals for the market.
vous	maquignonnez	Vous maquignonnez des chevaux de course.	You horse-trade racehorses.
ils	maquignonnent	Ils maquignonnent des moutons et des vaches.	They horse-trade sheep and cows.
elles	maquignonnent	Elles maquignonnent avec les éleveuses.	They horse-trade with the female breeders.