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

Introduction to the verb saouler

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The English translation of the French verb saouler is “to get drunk.” It is pronounced as “so-leh.”

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The word saouler originates from the Old French word “saoül” which means “satiated” or “full.” It gradually evolved to mean “intoxicated.”

Saouler is most often used in everyday French to describe the state of being drunk or intoxicated. It can also be used figuratively to mean being overwhelmed or saturated.

Examples:

Nous avons bu beaucoup de vin hier soir et nous nous sommes saoulés ensemble. (We drank a lot of wine last night and we got drunk together.)
Je me suis saoulé de travail cette semaine, je ne peux pas attendre le week-end. (I’ve been overwhelmed with work this week, I can’t wait for the weekend.)
Il a l’habitude de se saouler tous les vendredis soirs avec ses amis. (He’s used to getting drunk every Friday night with his friends.)

Saouler – 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 saouler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	saoule	Je me saoule tous les soirs.	I get drunk every night.
tu	saoules	Tu te saoules trop vite.	You get drunk too quickly.
il	saoule	Il se saoule avec ses amis.	He gets drunk with his friends.
elle	saoule	Elle se saoule seule.	She gets drunk by herself.
on	saoule	On se saoule en écoutant de la musique.	We get drunk while listening to music.
nous	saoulons	Nous nous saoulons à la fête.	We get drunk at the party.
vous	saoulez	Vous vous saoulez souvent?	Do you get drunk often?
ils	saoulent	Ils se saoulent pour oublier leurs problèmes.	They get drunk to forget their problems.
elles	saoulent	Elles se saoulent avec du vin.	They get drunk on wine.