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

Introduction to the verb marauder

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The English translation of marauder is “to raid” or “to plunder.” It is pronounced as mah-roh-deh in the infinitive form.

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The word marauder originated from the French word “maraud,” which means “scoundrel” or “rogue.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to someone who engages in looting or pillaging.

Examples:

Les soldats ont commencé à marauder les maisons du village. (The soldiers started to raid the houses in the village.)
Les Vikings étaient connus pour marauder les côtes de l’Europe. (The Vikings were known for plundering the coasts of Europe.)
Les bandits ont été arrêtés pour avoir maraudé les villes voisines. (The bandits were arrested for raiding the neighboring towns.)

[Translation: The soldiers started to raid the houses in the village.
The Vikings were known for plundering the coasts of Europe.
The bandits were arrested for raiding the neighboring towns.]

Marauder – 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 marauder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	maraude	Je maraude dans les rues.	I am marauding in the streets.
Tu	maraudes	Tu maraudes souvent la nuit.	You often maraud at night.
Il	maraude	Il maraude avec ses amis.	He is marauding with his friends.
Elle	maraude	Elle maraude dans la forêt.	She is marauding in the forest.
On	maraude	On maraude pour trouver de la nourriture.	We are marauding to find food.
Nous	maraudons	Nous maraudons au bord de la rivière.	We are marauding by the river.
Vous	maraudez	Vous maraudez près du château.	You are marauding near the castle.
Ils	maraudent	Ils maraudent souvent dans le quartier.	They often maraud in the neighborhood.
Elles	maraudent	Elles maraudent avec leurs chiens.	They are marauding with their dogs.