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

Introduction to the verb pendouiller

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The English translation of the French verb pendouiller is “to dangle” or “to hang down.” It is pronounced as “pahn-doo-yeh.”

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The origin of the word can be traced back to the Old French word “pendouillier” which means “to hang down.” It is most commonly used in everyday French to describe something hanging or dangling loosely.

Examples of its usage:

Le rideau pendouille négligemment sur la fenêtre. (The curtain is dangling lazily over the window.)
Elle a ramené sa longue chevelure en une queue de cheval qui pendouille sur son épaule. (She tied her long hair into a ponytail that hangs down over her shoulder.)
Les enfants adorent pendouiller sur les branches des arbres. (The children love to dangle on the branches of the trees.)

Pendouiller – 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 pendouiller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je pendouille	Je pendouille sur le canapé.	I am slouching on the couch.
Tu	tu pendouilles	Tu pendouilles en marchant.	You are dawdling while walking.
Il	il pendouille	Il pendouille ses jambes sur le bord de la piscine.	He is dangling his legs over the edge of the pool.
Elle	elle pendouille	Elle pendouille sa tête sur son bureau.	She is resting her head on her desk.
On	on pendouille	On pendouille au-dessus de l’eau.	We are dangling above the water.
Nous	nous pendouillons	Nous pendouillons nos pieds dans la piscine.	We are dangling our feet in the pool.
Vous	vous pendouillez	Vous pendouillez des clés devant la porte.	You are dangling keys in front of the door.
Ils	ils pendouillent	Ils pendouillent leurs bras en marchant.	They are dawdling while walking.
Elles	elles pendouillent	Elles pendouillent leurs sacs sur leurs épaules.	They are slinging their bags over their shoulders.