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

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb posticher

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The English translation of the French verb posticher is “to wear a wig.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “poh-steesh-ay.”

The language origin of posticher comes from the combination of the prefix “post-” meaning “after” and the word “tête” meaning “head.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of wearing a wig, whether for fashion or to conceal hair loss.

Examples:

  1. Je dois posticher mes cheveux pour la soirée de déguisement. (I have to wear a wig for the costume party.)
  2. Elle postiche ses cheveux tous les jours pour avoir une coiffure différente. (She wears a wig every day to have a different hairstyle.)
  3. Les acteurs portent souvent un postiche pour jouer des personnages différents. (Actors often wear a wig to play different characters.)

Posticher – 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 posticher

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je postiche Je postiche mes cheveux. I wear a wig.
Tu postiches Tu postiches tes sourcils. You fake your eyebrows.
Il postiche Il postiche sa moustache. He wears a fake mustache.
Elle postiche Elle postiche ses cils. She wears false eyelashes.
On postiche On postiche pour le spectacle. We wear wigs for the show.
Nous postichons Nous postichons nos barbes. We fake our beards.
Vous postichez Vous postichez vos cheveux. You (plural) wear wigs.
Ils postichent Ils postichent leurs barbes. They (masculine) fake their beards.
Elles postichent Elles postichent leurs cils. They (feminine) wear false eyelashes.

Other Conjugations for Posticher.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb posticher    (this article)

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb posticher

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