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

Introduction to the verb pocharder

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The English translation of the French verb pocharder is “to get drunk.” It is pronounced as “poh-shar-day.”

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Pocharder comes from the word “pochard,” which means “drunkard” in English. It is most often used in informal and casual contexts in everyday French, to describe the act of consuming alcohol to the point of being heavily intoxicated.

Examples of its usage are:

Je ne peux pas sortir ce soir, je dois travailler demain matin et je ne veux pas pocharder. (I can’t go out tonight, I have to work in the morning and I don’t want to get drunk.)
Il a pochardé toute la nuit lors de la fête. (He got drunk all night long at the party.)
Nous avons décidé de pocharder un peu pour célébrer notre victoire. (We decided to get a little drunk to celebrate our victory.)

Please note that these examples are informal and should not be used in formal or professional settings.

Pocharder – 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 pocharder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	pocharde	Je pocharde toute la nuit.	I get drunk all night.
Tu	pochardes	Tu pochardes trop souvent.	You get drunk too often.
Il	pocharde	Il pocharde avec ses amis.	He gets drunk with his friends.
Elle	pocharde	Elle pocharde en cachette.	She gets drunk in secret.
On	pocharde	On ne pocharde pas au volant.	One does not drink and drive.
Nous	pochardons	Nous pochardons en vacances.	We get drunk on vacation.
Vous	pochardez	Vous pochardez pour oublier.	You drink to forget.
Ils	pochardent	Ils pochardent ensemble.	They get drunk together.
Elles	pochardent	Elles pochardent chaque weekend.	They get drunk every weekend.