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

Introduction to the verb quartager

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The English translation of the French verb quartager is “to divide into quarters.” It is pronounced “kaar-taa-zhay.”

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The word quartager comes from the French word quart, meaning “quarter,” and the suffix -ager, which indicates the action of dividing.

In everyday French, quartager is most often used to describe the physical act of dividing something into four equal parts or to describe a division of space or time. Some common uses include:

“Je vais quartager cette tarte en quatre parts égales.” Translation: “I am going to cut this pie into four equal pieces.”
“Les enfants ont quartagé la chambre en deux espaces distincts.” Translation: “The children divided the room into two separate spaces.”
“L’héritage sera quartagé entre les quatre frères.” Translation: “The inheritance will be divided among the four brothers.”

Quartager – 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 quartager

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je quartage	Je quartage souvent.	I often share.
Tu	tu quartages	Tu quartages l’appartement.	You share the apartment.
Il	il quartage	Il quartage la nourriture.	He shares the food.
Elle	elle quartage	Elle quartage ses vêtements.	She shares her clothes.
On	on quartage	On quartage le loyer.	We share the rent.
Nous	nous quartageons	Nous quartageons la voiture.	We share the car.
Vous	vous quartagez	Vous quartagez le jardin.	You share the garden.
Ils	ils quartagent	Ils quartagent les frais.	They share the expenses.
Elles	elles quartagent	Elles quartagent leurs secrets.	They share their secrets.