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

Introduction to the verb scotcher

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The English translation of the French verb scotcher is “to tape” or “to stick”. It is pronounced “skoh-teh”. The word originates from the French noun “scotch”, meaning adhesive tape.

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In everyday French, scotcher is most often used to refer to the action of taping or sticking items together. It can also be used figuratively to mean “to hold onto” or “to cling to”.

Examples:

Je vais scotcher les affiches sur le mur. (I am going to tape the posters on the wall.)
Tu devrais scotcher les pages ensemble. (You should tape the pages together.)
Elle a scotché sa photo préférée sur son frigo. (She taped her favorite photo on her fridge.)

Scotcher – 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 scotcher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	scotche	Je scotche les photos dans mon album.	I stick the photos in my album.
tu	scotches	Tu scotches toujours tes notes sur ton bureau.	You always stick your notes on your desk.
il	scotche	Il scotche les bords du carton.	He sticks the edges of the cardboard.
elle	scotche	Elle scotche les feuilles sur la porte.	She sticks the papers on the door.
on	scotche	On scotche les affiches sur le mur.	We stick the posters on the wall.
nous	scotchons	Nous scotchons les morceaux ensemble.	We stick the pieces together.
vous	scotchez	Vous scotchez le paquet avant de l’envoyer.	You stick the package before sending it.
ils	scotchent	Ils scotchent les câbles pour éviter les accidents.	They stick the cables to avoid accidents.
elles	scotchent	Elles scotchent les étiquettes sur les boîtes.	They stick the labels on the boxes.