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

Introduction to the verb tarabiscoter

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The English translation of the French verb tarabiscoter is “to complicate unnecessarily.” It is pronounced “tah-rah-bee-skoh-tey.”

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Tarabiscoter has its roots in the French word “barbouiller,” meaning to make a mess or to do something in a sloppy or complicated way. It is most often used in informal speech and writing.

Examples:

Arrête de tarabiscoter ton discours, tu vas finir par te perdre. (Stop complicating your speech, you’re going to get lost.)
Elle a tarabiscoté son CV pour le rendre plus attractif, mais il est plein de mensonges. (She unnecessarily complicated her resume to make it more appealing, but it’s full of lies.)
Ne tarabiscote pas tes excuses, je veux juste une réponse honnête. (Don’t complicate your excuses, I just want an honest answer.)

Tarabiscoter – 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 tarabiscoter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Tarabiscote	Je tarabiscote le gâteau.	I am fancying up the cake.
Tu	Tarabiscotes	Tu tarabiscotes le dessin.	You are overcomplicating the drawing.
Il	Tarabiscote	Il tarabiscote la recette.	He is making the recipe more complex.
Elle	Tarabiscote	Elle tarabiscote le projet.	She is embellishing the project.
On	Tarabiscote	On tarabiscote la décoration.	We are decorating in an elaborate manner.
Nous	Tarabiscotons	Nous tarabiscotons le plan.	We are complicating the plan.
Vous	Tarabiscotez	Vous tarabiscotez l’idée.	You (plural/formal) are making the idea more intricate.
Ils	Tarabiscotent	Ils tarabiscotent le jeu.	They are convoluting the game.
Elles	Tarabiscotent	Elles tarabiscotent la chanson.	They (feminine) are overcomplicating the song.