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

Introduction to the verb triquer

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The English translation of the French verb triquer is “to clink glasses” or “to cheers.” The infinitive form of triquer is pronounced “tree-kay.”

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Triquer comes from the old French word “treker” meaning “to strike” or “to beat.” In everyday French, triquer is most often used in social settings when people raise their glasses and say “cheers” before taking a drink.

Three simple examples of triquer in everyday French are:

Nous allons triquer pour célébrer cette belle journée. (We will clink glasses to celebrate this beautiful day.)
Les amis ont triqué avant de boire leur vin. (The friends cheered before drinking their wine.)
Elle a triqué avec son frère pour lui souhaiter un joyeux anniversaire. (She clinked glasses with her brother to wish him a happy birthday.)

Triquer – 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 triquer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je trique	Je trique souvent après avoir bu trop de café.	I often get hard after drinking too much coffee.
tu	tu triques	Tu triques facilement devant les belles femmes.	You get hard easily in front of beautiful women.
il	il trique	Il trique pour un rien, c’est gênant.	He gets hard for no reason, it’s embarrassing.
elle	elle trique	Elle trique en regardant des films érotiques.	She gets turned on while watching erotic films.
on	on trique	On ne trique pas sur commande.	One cannot get hard on command.
nous	nous triquons	Nous triquons ensemble dans les soirées.	We get hard together at parties.
vous	vous triquez	Vous triquez souvent en pensant à elle.	You often get hard while thinking about her.
ils	ils triquent	Ils triquent pour un pari stupide.	They get hard for a stupid bet.
elles	elles triquent	Elles triquent aussi, c’est normal.	They also get hard, it’s normal.