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

Introduction to the verb niquer

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The English translation of the French verb niquer is “to fuck” or “to screw.” It is pronounced “nee-keh” in its infinitive form.

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The origin of niquer can be traced back to the Latin word “necare,” meaning “to kill,” and the Old French word “niquer,” meaning “to strike” or “to have sex.”

In modern day French, niquer is most often used as a vulgar slang term for having sex. It can also be used as a vulgar insult or as an expression of frustration or anger.

Examples of niquer in everyday French include:

Je nique souvent avec mon copain. (I fuck often with my boyfriend.)
Arrête de me niquer la tête avec tes problèmes. (Stop fucking with my head with your problems.)
Il s’est fait niquer par son patron pour un travail mal fait. (He got screwed by his boss for a job poorly done.)

Niquer – 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 niquer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je nique	Je nique souvent le weekend.	I often fuck on weekends.
tu	tu niques	Tu niques cette fille-là ?	Are you fucking that girl?
il	il nique	Il nique sa carrière en ce moment.	He’s fucking his career at the moment.
elle	elle nique	Elle nique son mariage avec ses infidélités.	She’s fucking her marriage with her infidelities.
on	on nique	On nique toutes les chances qu’on a.	We’re fucking all the chances we have.
nous	nous niquons	Nous niquons ensemble depuis des années.	We’ve been fucking together for years.
vous	vous niquez	Vous niquez tous les jours ?	Do you fuck every day?
ils	ils niquent	Ils niquent tout le temps, c’est incroyable.	They fuck all the time, it’s incredible.
elles	elles niquent	Elles niquent avec qui elles veulent.	They fuck whoever they want.