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

Introduction to the verb narguer

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The English translation of the French verb narguer is “to taunt” or “to mock”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “nar-guh-eh”.

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The word “narguer” comes from the Old French word “narguier” and has its roots in the Latin word “narrare” which means “to narrate” or “to tell”. In everyday French, it is most often used to describe someone mocking or teasing another person in a playful or condescending manner.

Examples:

Il aime narguer ses amis en leur racontant des blagues. (He loves to taunt his friends by telling them jokes.)
Ne te laisse pas narguer par ses remarques méchantes. (Don’t let yourself be taunted by his mean remarks.)
Les enfants aiment narguer leur petite soeur en lui cachant ses jouets préférés. (The children like to taunt their little sister by hiding her favorite toys.)

Narguer – 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 narguer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	nargue	Je nargue mes adversaires.	I taunt my opponents.
Tu	nargues	Tu nargues toujours avec moi.	You always taunt me.
Il	nargue	Il nargue ses amis.	He taunts his friends.
Elle	nargue	Elle nargue son frère.	She taunts her brother.
On	nargue	On nargue nos voisins.	We taunt our neighbors.
Nous	narguons	Nous narguons nos ennemis.	We taunt our enemies.
Vous	narguez	Vous narguez vos concurrents.	You taunt your competitors.
Ils	narguent	Ils narguent leur professeur.	They taunt their teacher.
Elles	narguent	Elles narguent leur camarades.	They taunt their classmates.