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

Introduction to the verb trouilloter

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The English translation of the French verb trouilloter is “to drill holes”. The infinitive form is pronounced “troo-yaw-tuh-ray”.

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Trouilloter comes from the French word “trouiller” which means “to make a hole”. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the action of drilling holes, usually in a material such as wood or metal.

Examples of its usage in everyday French include:

Je vais trouilloter le mur pour y accrocher une étagère. (I am going to drill holes in the wall to hang a shelf.)
Il faut utiliser une mèche adaptée pour bien trouilloter le métal. (You need to use a suitable drill bit to drill holes in metal.)
Nous avons dû trouilloter le plateau en bois pour faire passer les fils électriques. (We had to drill holes in the wooden board to pass the electrical wires through.)

Translation:

I am going to drill holes in the wall to hang a shelf.
You need to use a suitable drill bit to drill holes in metal.
We had to drill holes in the wooden board to pass the electrical wires through.

Trouilloter – 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 trouilloter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	trouillote	Je trouillote	I am tickling
tu	trouillotes	Tu trouillotes	You are tickling
il	trouillote	Il trouillote	He is tickling
elle	trouillote	Elle trouillote	She is tickling
on	trouillote	On trouillote	We are tickling
nous	trouillotons	Nous trouillotons	We are tickling
vous	trouillotez	Vous trouillotez	You are tickling
ils	trouillotent	Ils trouillotent	They are tickling
elles	trouillotent	Elles trouillotent	They are tickling