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

Introduction to the verb paillarder

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The English translation of the French verb paillarder is “to revel, to frolic, to carouse, to be licentious.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “pay-yar-day.”

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Paillarder comes from the Old French word “pailart” which refers to a man who indulges in pleasure and entertainment, often in a lewd or excessive manner. It is derived from the Latin word “pallium” which means a cloak or covering, and was used to describe a person who covers or hides their true intentions.

In everyday French, paillarder is most often used to describe someone who indulges in excessive pleasure and revelry, without any regard for morals or responsibilities. It can also be used to describe someone who is being lewd or promiscuous.

Example 1: Il paillardait toute la nuit avec ses amis. (He reveled all night with his friends.)

Example 2: Les jeunes hommes aiment souvent paillarder lors des fêtes. (Young men often like to frolic at parties.)

Example 3: Elle a été critiquée pour paillarder avec plusieurs hommes. (She was criticized for carousing with multiple men.)

Paillarder – 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 paillarder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	paillard	Je paillard e à la plage.	I laze around at the beach.
tu	paillardes	Tu paillard es trop souvent.	You laze around too often.
il	paillard	Il paillard e avec ses amis.	He lazes around with his friends.
elle	paillard	Elle paillard e au soleil.	She lazes around in the sun.
on	paillarde	On paillard e pendant les vacances.	We laze around during the holidays.
nous	paillardons	Nous paillard ons ensemble.	We laze around together.
vous	paillard ez	Vous paillard ez sur la terrasse.	You all laze around on the terrace.
ils	paillardent	Ils paillard ent très souvent.	They laze around very often.
elles	paillardent	Elles paillard ent au bord de la piscine.	They laze around by the pool.