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

Introduction to the verb raguer

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The English translation of the French verb raguer is “to rant” or “to complain.” It is pronounced “rah-guh-eh.”

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The word “raguer” comes from the Old French word “raguer” meaning “to gnaw or chew,” which evolved into the modern French meaning of “to rant or complain.”

In everyday French, “raguer” is typically used to describe someone who is ranting or complaining in an excessive or annoying way. It can also be used to describe someone who is constantly nagging or bothering others.

Examples:

Arrête de raguer, ça ne sert à rien. (Stop ranting, it’s pointless.)
Il n’arrête pas de raguer sur son travail. (He can’t stop complaining about his job.)
Elle a passé toute la soirée à raguer sur la météo. (She spent the entire evening ranting about the weather.)

Raguer – 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 raguer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je ragu-e	Je ragu-e souvent avec mes amis.	I often argue with my friends.
Tu	tu ragu-es	Tu ragu-es toujours quand tu as tort.	You always argue when you’re wrong.
Il	il ragu-e	Il ragu-e pour ne pas se faire entendre.	He argues to not be heard.
Elle	elle ragu-e	Elle ragu-e avec son patron pour une augmentation.	She argues with her boss for a raise.
On	on ragu-e	On ragu-e constamment sur la politique.	We constantly argue about politics.
Nous	nous ragu-ons	Nous ragu-ons sur tout.	We argue about everything.
Vous	vous ragu-ez	Vous ragu-ez contre les règles.	You argue against the rules.
Ils	ils ragu-ent	Ils ragu-ent pour ne pas admettre leurs erreurs.	They argue to not admit their mistakes.
Elles	elles ragu-ent	Elles ragu-ent sur n’importe quoi.	They argue about anything.