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

Introduction to the verb pajoter

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The English translation of the French verb pajoter is “to jerk off.” The infinitive form, “pajoter,” is pronounced as “pa-zho-tay.”

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Pajoter comes from the French slang word “pajot,” which means “penis.” It is primarily used in informal or vulgar contexts in everyday French.

Example 1:
French: Il adore se pajoter devant des films pornos.
English: He loves to jerk off while watching porn movies.

Example 2:
French: Ne le dérange pas, il est en train de se pajoter.
English: Don’t disturb him, he’s jerking off.

Example 3:
French: Mes parents m’ont surpris en train de pajoter et ils étaient furieux.
English: My parents caught me jerking off and they were furious.

Pajoter – 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 pajoter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je pajoote	Je pajoote tous les soirs avant de me coucher.	I daydream every night before going to bed.
tu	tu pajotes	Tu fais souvent la sieste, tu pajotes tout le temps ?	You take naps often, do you daydream all the time?
il	il pajote	Il pajote en classe au lieu d’écouter le professeur.	He daydreams in class instead of listening to the teacher.
elle	elle pajote	Elle pajote en regardant les nuages passer.	She daydreams while watching the clouds go by.
on	on pajote	On pajote beaucoup lorsqu’on s’ennuie.	We daydream a lot when we’re bored.
nous	nous pajotons	Nous pajotons ensemble pendant des heures.	We daydream together for hours.
vous	vous pajotez	Vous ne vous ennuyez jamais ? Vous pajotez toute la journée !	Do you never get bored? You daydream all day long!
ils	ils pajotent	Ils pajotent en rêvant de leurs prochaines vacances.	They daydream while dreaming about their next vacation.
elles	elles pajotent	Elles pajotent en pensant à leur avenir.	They daydream while thinking about their future.