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

Introduction to the verb padoquer

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The English translation of the French verb padoquer is “to stroll”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “pah-doh-keh”.

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Padoquer comes from the Old French word “padoche”, meaning “to walk lazily”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe a leisurely walk or stroll.

Examples of usage:

Nous aimons padoquer dans le parc tous les dimanches. (We like to stroll in the park every Sunday.)
Après le déjeuner, nous avons l’habitude de padoquer en ville pour faire du shopping. (After lunch, we usually take a stroll in the city for some shopping.)
Il faisait beau hier, alors on a décidé de padoquer le long de la plage. (The weather was nice yesterday, so we decided to take a walk along the beach.)

Padoquer – 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 padoquer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	padoque	Je padoque tous les jours.	I padoque every day.
tu	padoques	Tu padoques avec tes amis.	You padoque with your friends.
il	padoque	Il padoque souvent le soir.	He padoques often in the evening.
elle	padoque	Elle padoque avec élégance.	She padoques with elegance.
on	padoque	On padoque en silence.	One padoques in silence.
nous	padoquons	Nous padoquons ensemble.	We padoque together.
vous	padoquez	Vous padoquez toujours en couple.	You padoque as a couple.
ils	padoquent	Ils padoquent en dansant.	They padoque while dancing.
elles	padoquent	Elles padoquent en chantant.	They padoque while singing.