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

Introduction to the verb tarauder

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The English translation of the French verb tarauder is “to drill” or “to bore.” It is pronounced “ta-roh-deh.”

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The language origin of tarauder can be traced back to the Old French word “tarer,” which means “to bore” or “to pierce.” In everyday French, tarauder is most commonly used in a technical or industrial context, referring to the act of drilling or boring holes in materials.

Here are three examples of its usage:

Nous allons tarauder des trous dans le mur pour accrocher les étagères.
Translation: We will drill holes in the wall to hang the shelves.
Le forage pétrolier nécessite des machines spéciales pour tarauder le sol.
Translation: Oil drilling requires special machines to bore into the ground.
Tu peux utiliser une perceuse pour tarauder le bois et y insérer des vis.
Translation: You can use a drill to bore into wood and insert screws.

Tarauder – 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 tarauder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	taraude	Je taraude le bois.	I am drilling the wood.
tu	taraudes	Tu taraudes le métal.	You are tapping the metal.
il	taraude	Il taraude le mur.	He is drilling the wall.
elle	taraude	Elle taraude le sol.	She is drilling the ground.
on	taraude	On taraude la roche.	One is drilling the rock.
nous	taraudons	Nous taraudons le plastique.	We are drilling the plastic.
vous	taraudez	Vous taraudez le béton.	You are drilling the concrete.
ils	taraudent	Ils taraudent le métal.	They are tapping the metal.
elles	taraudent	Elles taraudent le bois.	They are drilling the wood.