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

Introduction to the verb rudoyer

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The English translation of the French verb rudoyer is “to bully” or “to mistreat.” It is pronounced as “ruh-dwah-yay” in its infinitive form.

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The language origin of rudoyer can be traced back to the Old French word “rudoi,” which means “to behave rudely” or “to be rough.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe behaviors that are aggressive, disrespectful, or violent.

Examples of usage:

Il ne cesse de rudoyer ses camarades de classe. (He keeps bullying his classmates.)
La patronne rudoyait constamment ses employés. (The boss constantly mistreated her employees.)
Le mari de ma voisine la rudoyait verbalement. (My neighbor’s husband verbally bullied her.)

Rudoyer – 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 rudoyer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	rudoye	Je ne rudoye pas mon patron.	I do not bully my boss.
tu	rudoyes	Pourquoi tu me rudoyes ?	Why are you bullying me?
il	rudoye	Il rudoye toujours ses collègues.	He always bullies his colleagues.
elle	rudoie	Elle rudoie les autres pour masquer ses insécurités.	She bullies others to mask her insecurities.
on	rudoye	On ne devrait pas rudoyer les plus faibles.	We should not bully the weaker ones.
nous	rudoyons	Nous ne rudoyons personne.	We are not bullying anyone.
vous	rudoyez	Pourquoi vous me rudoyez ?	Why are you bullying me?
ils	rudoient	Ils rudoient leurs camarades de classe.	They are bullying their classmates.
elles	rudoient	Elles rudoient leurs collègues masculins.	They are bullying their male colleagues.