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

Introduction to the verb tigrer

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The English translation of the French verb tigrer is “to stripe” or “to mark with stripes”. It is pronounced “tee-greh”.

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Tigrer comes from the French word “tigre” which means “tiger”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of marking or striping something, similar to the markings on a tiger.

Examples:

Elle a tigré ses ongles avec du vernis noir. (She striped her nails with black nail polish.)
Les rayures vertes tigrent le mur blanc. (The green stripes mark the white wall.)
Le tigre a tigré le pelage de la gazelle. (The tiger has striped the gazelle’s fur.)

Tigrer – 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 tigrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je tigre	Je tigre avec agilité dans la jungle.	I tiger with agility in the jungle.
Tu	tu tigres	Tu tigres avec force et puissance.	You tiger with strength and power.
Il	il tigre	Il tigre silencieusement dans la nuit.	He tigers silently in the night.
Elle	elle tigre	Elle tigre avec grâce et élégance.	She tigers with grace and elegance.
On	on tigre	On tigre en groupe pour chasser.	One tigers in a group to hunt.
Nous	nous tigrons	Nous tigrons ensemble pour protéger notre territoire.	We tiger together to protect our territory.
Vous	vous tigrez	Vous tigrez fièrement devant vos ennemis.	You tiger proudly in front of your enemies.
Ils	ils tigrent	Ils tigrent avec férocité pour se nourrir.	They tiger ferociously to feed themselves.
Elles	elles tigrent	Elles tigrent avec agressivité pour défendre leur progéniture.	They tiger aggressively to defend their offspring.