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

Introduction to the verb procrastiner

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The English translation of the French verb procrastiner is “to procrastinate” [proh-krahs-tuh-neer]. The infinitive form of the verb is “procrastiner” [proh-krahs-tee-ney].

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The word procrastiner comes from the Latin word “procrastinare” which means “to delay until tomorrow”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of delaying or putting off tasks or responsibilities.

Examples:

J’ai tendance à procrastiner et à remettre mes devoirs jusqu’au dernier moment. (I have a tendency to procrastinate and leave my homework until the last minute.)
Il faut arrêter de procrastiner et se mettre au travail pour terminer ce projet à temps. (We need to stop procrastinating and start working to finish this project on time.)
Elle a procrastiné pendant des heures avant de se décider à faire ses réservations de voyage. (She procrastinated for hours before finally deciding to make her travel reservations.)

Procrastiner – 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 procrastiner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	procrastine	Je procrastine souvent avant de commencer mes devoirs.	I often procrastinate before starting my homework.
Tu	procrastines	Tu procrastines beaucoup et c’est mauvais pour ton travail.	You procrastinate a lot and it’s bad for your work.
Il	procrastine	Il procrastine toujours avant de rendre ses projets.	He always procrastinates before submitting his projects.
Elle	procrastine	Elle procrastine souvent en faisant ses tâches ménagères.	She often procrastinates while doing her chores.
On	procrastine	On procrastine souvent quand on n’a pas envie de faire quelque chose.	We often procrastinate when we don’t feel like doing something.
Nous	procrastinons	Nous procrastinons ensemble et c’est pourquoi on n’arrive pas à finir nos projets à temps.	We procrastinate together and that’s why we can’t finish our projects on time.
Vous	procrastinez	Vous procrastinez souvent et c’est pourquoi vous n’avez pas assez de temps pour vos loisirs.	You often procrastinate and that’s why you don’t have enough time for leisure activities.
Ils	procrastinent	Ils procrastinent souvent en attendant la dernière minute pour rendre leurs devoirs.	They often procrastinate by waiting until the last minute to submit their homework.
Elles	procrastinent	Elles procrastinent souvent en regardant des vidéos sur internet au lieu de travailler.	They often procrastinate by watching videos online instead of working.