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

Introduction to the verb scalper

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The English translation of the French verb “scalper” is “to scalp.” It is pronounced as “skal-peh.”

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Scalper originated from the French word “scalp,” which refers to the skin on the top of the head. In everyday French, the verb “scalper” is most often used in the context of ticket sales, with the meaning of buying tickets at a low price and reselling them for a higher price.

Examples:

Je ne peux pas croire que j’ai réussi à scalper des billets pour le concert de Beyoncé à moitié prix ! (I can’t believe I managed to scalp tickets for Beyoncé’s concert at half the price!)
Les billets pour le match de football étaient tous vendus, mais j’ai entendu dire qu’il y a des gens qui essaient de scalper des billets à l’extérieur du stade. (The tickets for the football match were all sold out, but I heard that there are people trying to scalp tickets outside the stadium.)
Nous avons décidé de scalper nos billets pour le spectacle de théâtre que nous ne pouvions pas assister. (We decided to scalp our tickets for the theater show that we couldn’t attend.)

Scalper – 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 scalper

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je scalp	Je scalp souvent les billets de concert.	I often scalp concert tickets.
tu	tu scalp	Tu scalp le marché boursier.	You scalp the stock market.
il	il scalpe	Il scalpe les clients dans la file d’attente.	He scalps customers in the line.
elle	elle scalpe	Elle scalpe des idées pour son roman.	She scalps ideas for her novel.
on	on scalp	On scalp les terrains à bâtir dans cette région.	We scalp building lots in this area.
nous	nous scalpons	Nous scalpons les billets de train pour économiser de l’argent.	We scalp train tickets to save money.
vous	vous scalppez	Vous scalppez les entrées pour le match de football.	You scalp tickets for the football game.
ils	ils scalpent	Ils scalpent les cheveux dans la rue pour gagner de l’argent.	They scalp hair on the street to make money.
elles	elles scalpent	Elles scalpent les légumes dans le jardin.	They scalp vegetables in the garden.