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

Introduction to the verb margoter

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The English translation of the French verb margoter is “to sulk” or “to pout”. It is pronounced “mar-go-tay”.

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The origin of the word margoter is unclear, but it is believed to come from the Old French word “margot”, meaning “beggar” or “vagabond”. In modern French, margoter is most often used in informal or colloquial speech to describe someone who is sulking or pouting.

Examples:

Arrête de margoter, c’est pas si grave ! (Stop sulking, it’s not that bad!)
Elle a passé toute la journée à margoter parce que son ami ne pouvait pas venir. (She spent the whole day pouting because her friend couldn’t come.)
Les enfants ont commencé à margoter quand ils ont appris qu’ils ne pourraient pas aller au parc. (The children started sulking when they found out they couldn’t go to the park.)

Margoter – 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 margoter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	margote	Je margote dans le jardin.	I dawdle in the garden.
tu	margotes	Tu margotes souvent.	You often dawdle.
il	magote	Il magote avec ses amis.	He chats with his friends.
elle	magote	Elle magote en classe.	She chatters in class.
on	magote	On magote trop à table.	We chat too much at the table.
nous	magotons	Nous magotons pendant des heures.	We chat for hours.
vous	magotez	Vous magotez en marchant.	You chat while walking.
ils	magotent	Ils magotent ensemble.	They chat together.
elles	magotent	Elles magotent pendant des heures.	They chatter for hours.