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

Introduction to the verb monologuer

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The English translation of the French verb monologuer is “to monologue.” It is pronounced as “mo-no-lo-guh-ray.”

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Monologuer comes from the French word “monologue,” which originated from the Greek words “monos” meaning “alone” and “logos” meaning “speech.” In everyday French, monologuer is most often used to describe someone speaking alone or at length without interruption.

Examples of monologuer in everyday French:

Mon patron aime monologuer pendant les réunions, sans jamais nous laisser poser de questions. (My boss likes to monologue during meetings, without ever letting us ask questions.)
Ma soeur a tendance à monologuer quand elle est nerveuse, c’est sa façon de se calmer. (My sister tends to monologue when she’s nervous, it’s her way of calming down.)
Il est difficile de monologuer devant une audience, il vaut mieux garder le discours court et interactif. (It’s difficult to monologue in front of an audience, it’s better to keep the speech short and interactive.)

Monologuer – 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 monologuer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	monologue	Je monologue souvent.	I often monologue.
tu	monologues	Tu monologues avec passion.	You monologue with passion.
il	monologue	Il monologue sur scène.	He monologues on stage.
elle	monologue	Elle monologue sur sa vie.	She monologues about her life.
on	monologue	On monologue en classe.	One monologues in class.
nous	monologuons	Nous monologuons en tandem.	We monologue in tandem.
vous	monologuez	Vous monologuez très bien.	You monologue very well.
ils	monologuent	Ils monologuent chaque jour.	They monologue every day.
elles	monologuent	Elles monologuent sans cesse.	They monologue incessantly.