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

Introduction to the verb stocker

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The English translation of the French verb stocker is “to stock up” or “to store.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “stoh-ker.”

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The word “stocker” comes from the Old French word “estochier,” meaning “to prop or support.” It is most commonly used in everyday French to refer to the act of gathering or keeping a supply of something.

Examples:

Je dois stocker de la nourriture pour l’hiver. (I need to stock up on food for the winter.)
Nous avons stocké nos affaires dans le grenier. (We stored our belongings in the attic.)
Tu devrais stocker de l’eau en cas d’urgence. (You should stockpile water in case of an emergency.)

Stocker – 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 stocker

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je stocke	Je stocke mes provisions dans le placard.	I stock my supplies in the cupboard.
Tu	tu stockes	Tu stockes trop de nourriture dans le réfrigérateur.	You stock too much food in the fridge.
Il	il stocke	Il stocke des bouteilles d’eau dans le garage.	He stocks bottles of water in the garage.
Elle	elle stocke	Elle stocke ses vêtements dans l’armoire.	She stocks her clothes in the closet.
On	on stocke	On stocke souvent des produits non périssables en cas d’urgence.	We often stock non-perishable products in case of emergency.
Nous	nous stockons	Nous stockons nos outils dans la remise.	We stock our tools in the shed.
Vous	vous stockez	Vous stockez du bois pour l’hiver.	You (formal/plural) stock wood for the winter.
Ils	ils stockent	Ils stockent leur matériel de camping dans le garage.	They stock their camping gear in the garage.
Elles	elles stockent	Elles stockent des fruits et légumes dans le réfrigérateur.	They (feminine) stock fruits and vegetables in the fridge.