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

Introduction to the verb préjuger

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The English translation of the French verb préjuger is “to prejudge.” It is pronounced as “pray-zhoo-zhay.”

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The word préjuger comes from the Latin verb “praegudicare,” meaning “to judge beforehand.” In everyday French, it is used to describe the act of forming an opinion or making a judgement about something or someone without having all the information or facts.

Examples of usage:

Je ne veux pas préjuger de sa culpabilité avant d’avoir entendu son témoignage. (I don’t want to prejudge his guilt before hearing his testimony.)
Il ne faut pas préjuger de la qualité d’un livre simplement en regardant sa couverture. (You shouldn’t judge the quality of a book just by looking at its cover.)
Les préjugés peuvent être dangereux et nous empêcher de voir la vérité. (Prejudices can be dangerous and prevent us from seeing the truth.)

Préjuger – 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 préjuger

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	préjuge	Je préjuge sans connaître les faits.	I prejudge without knowing the facts.
tu	préjuges	Tu préjuges trop vite.	You judge too quickly.
il	préjuge	Il préjuge de la situation.	He judges the situation.
elle	préjuge	Elle préjuge toujours des gens.	She always judges people.
on	préjuge	On préjuge souvent à tort.	We often judge wrongly.
nous	préjugeons	Nous ne préjugeons pas des intentions.	We do not judge intentions.
vous	préjugez	Vous préjugez toujours de la réaction des autres.	You always judge the reaction of others.
ils	préjugent	Ils préjugent sans même essayer de comprendre.	They prejudge without even trying to understand.
elles	préjugent	Elles préjugent sans raison valable.	They prejudge without valid reason.