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

Introduction to the verb quereller

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The English translation of the French verb quereller is “to quarrel” or “to argue.” It is pronounced “keh-reh-leh.”

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The origin of quereller comes from the Latin word “querela,” meaning complaint or accusation. In everyday French, it is most often used to describe a conflict or disagreement between individuals.

Examples:

Nous avons commencé à nous quereller à propos de la politique. (We started to quarrel about politics.)
Il est toujours en train de se quereller avec son frère. (He is always quarreling with his brother.)
Les voisins se querellent constamment à cause du bruit. (The neighbors constantly argue because of the noise.)

Quereller – 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 quereller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je querelle	Je querelle souvent avec mon frère.	I often argue with my brother.
tu	tu querelles	Tu ne querelles jamais avec tes amis.	You never argue with your friends.
il	il querelle	Il ne querelle pas souvent, mais quand il le fait, c’est bruyant.	He doesn’t argue often, but when he does, it’s loud.
elle	elle querelle	Elle ne querelle pas facilement, mais quand elle le fait, elle est très persuasive.	She doesn’t argue easily, but when she does, she is very persuasive.
on	on querelle	On ne querelle pas devant les enfants.	We don’t argue in front of the children.
nous	nous querellons	Nous querellons souvent pour décider où manger.	We often argue about where to eat.
vous	vous querellez	Vous querellez toujours quand vous êtes fatigués.	You always argue when you’re tired.
ils	ils querellent	Ils querellent depuis des heures, on devrait peut-être les séparer.	They’ve been arguing for hours, maybe we should separate them.
elles	elles querellent	Elles querellent sur tout et n’importe quoi, c’est fatigant.	They argue about everything and anything, it’s tiring.