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

Introduction to the verb trimarder

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The English translation of the French verb trimarder is “to trudge”. It is pronounced “tree-mahr-deh”.

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Trimarder originated from the Old French word “trembler”, meaning “to tremble”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe walking or moving with great effort or difficulty, often while carrying a heavy load.

Examples:

Je dois trimarder avec tous mes sacs de courses jusqu’à la maison. (I have to trudge with all my grocery bags back home.)
Les soldats ont dû trimarder à travers la boue pendant des heures pour atteindre le campement. (The soldiers had to trudge through the mud for hours to reach the camp.)
Nous avons trimardé toute la journée pour atteindre le sommet de la montagne, mais la vue en valait la peine. (We trudged all day to reach the top of the mountain, but the view was worth it.)

Trimarder – 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 trimarder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	trimarde	Je trimarde toute la journée.	I trudge all day.
Tu	trimardes	Tu ne trimardes pas assez.	You don’t trudge enough.
Il	trimarde	Il trimarde pour gagner sa vie.	He trudges to make a living.
Elle	trimarde	Elle trimarde pour trouver un emploi.	She trudges to find a job.
On	trimarde	On trimarde sans cesse.	One trudges constantly.
Nous	trimardons	Nous trimardons ensemble.	We trudge together.
Vous	trimardez	Vous trimardez depuis longtemps.	You have been trudging for a long time.
Ils	trimardent	Ils trimardent pour survivre.	They trudge to survive.
Elles	trimardent	Elles trimardent pour nourrir leur famille.	They trudge to feed their family.