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

Introduction to the verb placarder

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The English translation of the French verb placarder is “to post” or “to stick up”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “plah-kahr-dey”.

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The language origin of placarder can be traced back to the Old French word “placart”, meaning “a sheet of paper”. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the action of posting or putting up something in a public place, such as a notice, advertisement, or poster.

Examples:

J’ai placardé des affiches dans tout le quartier pour promouvoir la fête de quartier. (I posted posters all over the neighborhood to promote the block party.)
Les manifestants ont placardé leurs revendications sur les murs du bâtiment gouvernemental. (The protesters stuck up their demands on the walls of the government building.)
Les parents ont placardé une annonce pour trouver une baby-sitter pour leurs enfants. (The parents posted an ad to find a babysitter for their children.)

Placarder – 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 placarder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Place	Je place une affiche sur le mur.	I put a poster on the wall.
Tu	Places	Tu places toujours tes publicités dans la rue.	You always post your advertisements in the street.
Il/Elle	Place	Il place un avis de recherche sur le poteau.	He puts a missing person notice on the pole.
On	Place	On place des annonces dans le journal local.	We put advertisements in the local newspaper.
Nous	Plaçons	Nous plaçons des affiches dans tout le quartier.	We put posters all over the neighborhood.
Vous	Placez	Vous placez souvent des panneaux publicitaires le long de l’autoroute.	You often place billboards along the highway.
Ils/Elles	Placent	Ils placent des pancartes pour promouvoir leur entreprise.	They put up signs to promote their business.