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

Introduction to the verb patoiser

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The English translation of the French verb patoiser is “to speak in a regional or local dialect”. It is pronounced as “pa-twah-zay” in the infinitive form.

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Patoiser comes from the Old French word “patois”, meaning “dialect” or “local language”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the way someone speaks using regional words, expressions, and accents. It is often associated with rural or working-class communities.

Example 1: Elle patoise avec les gens du village. (She speaks in the dialect with the people from the village.)
Example 2: Il a du mal à comprendre le patois de sa grand-mère. (He has a hard time understanding his grandmother’s dialect.)
Example 3: Nous avons rigolé en entendant les enfants patoiser entre eux. (We laughed when we heard the children speaking in their own dialect to each other.)

Note: The translations provided are not literal translations, but rather convey the meaning and context of the word in each sentence.

Patoiser – 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 patoiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	patoises	Je patoise avec mes amis.	I am speaking patois with my friends.
tu	patoises	Tu patoises très bien.	You speak patois very well.
il	patoise	Il patoise avec son accent régional.	He speaks patois with his regional accent.
elle	patoise	Elle patoise avec aisance.	She speaks patois with ease.
on	patoise	On patoise souvent dans ce village.	We often speak patois in this village.
nous	patoisons	Nous patoisons tous les jours.	We speak patois every day.
vous	patoisez	Vous patoisez avec un bel accent.	You (formal) speak patois with a nice accent.
ils	patoisent	Ils patoisent ensemble depuis leur enfance.	They (masculine) speak patois together since their childhood.
elles	patoisen	Elles patoisen entre elles.	They (feminine) speak patois among themselves.