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

Introduction to the verb pager

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The English translation of the French verb pager is “to page.” It is pronounced as “pah-zhay” in its infinitive form.

The language origin of pager can be traced back to the French word “paginer,” meaning “to number pages.” In everyday French, pager is most often used to refer to the action of sending a message or call to someone through a pager device.

Examples:

  1. Je vais pager mon collègue pour lui rappeler notre réunion demain. (I will page my colleague to remind him of our meeting tomorrow.)
  2. Les médecins utilisent souvent des pagers pour être joignables en cas d’urgence. (Doctors often use pagers to be reachable in case of emergencies.)
  3. Il a reçu un message sur son pager, il doit partir tout de suite. (He received a message on his pager, he has to leave right away.)

Translation:

  1. I will page my colleague to remind him of our meeting tomorrow.
  2. Doctors often use pagers to be reachable in case of emergencies.
  3. He received a message on his pager, he has to leave right away.

Pager – 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 pager

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je Je page Je page un numéro de téléphone. I page a phone number.
Tu Tu pages Tu pages un message important. You page an important message.
Il Il page Il page son collègue pour une réunion. He pages his colleague for a meeting.
Elle Elle page Elle page son ami pour lui dire bonjour. She pages her friend to say hello.
On On page On page un médecin en cas d’urgence. We page a doctor in case of emergency.
Nous Nous pageons Nous pageons notre employé pour un rendez-vous. We page our employee for an appointment.
Vous Vous pagez Vous pagez vos clients pour confirmer leur réservation. You page your clients to confirm their reservation.
Ils Ils pagent Ils pagent leur équipe pour une réunion. They page their team for a meeting.
Elles Elles pagent Elles pagent leurs collègues pour un projet. They page their colleagues for a project.

Other Conjugations for Pager.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb pager    (this article)

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb pager

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