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

Introduction to the verb trouer

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The English translation of the French verb trouer is “to make a hole” or “to puncture.” The infinitive form is pronounced “troo-ay.”

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The verb trouer comes from the French noun “trou,” meaning “hole.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of creating a hole or puncture in something, whether intentionally or accidentally.

Examples:

Je me suis troué le pantalon en jouant au football. (I tore a hole in my pants while playing football.)
Ne touche pas ce papier, tu vas le trouer avec tes doigts. (Don’t touch that paper, you’re going to poke a hole in it with your fingers.)
La balle a troué la fenêtre de la maison voisine. (The ball punctured a hole in the window of the neighboring house.)

Trouer – 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 trouer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je troue	je troue un trou	I make a hole
tu	tu troues	tu troues une feuille	You make a hole in a sheet
il	il troue	il troue son pantalon	He makes a hole in his pants
elle	elle troue	elle troue sa chemise	She makes a hole in her shirt
on	on troue	on troue le mur	We make a hole in the wall
nous	nous trouons	nous trouons un tissu	We make a hole in a fabric
vous	vous trouez	vous trouez le papier	You make a hole in the paper
ils	ils trouent	ils trouent la terre	They make a hole in the ground
elles	elles trouent	elles trouent le tissu	They make a hole in the fabric