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

Introduction to the verb agrémenter

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The English translation of the French verb “agrémenter” is “to embellish” or “to decorate.” The infinitive form “agrémenter” is pronounced as [aɡ.ʁe.mɑ̃.te].

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The word “agrémenter” originated from the French word “agrément,” which means “pleasure” or “enjoyment.” In everyday French, “agrémenter” is commonly used to express the action of adding something to enhance or beautify something else.

Here are three simple examples of how “agrémenter” is used in everyday French:

J’aimerais agrémenter cette tenue avec un joli collier.
(I would like to embellish this outfit with a beautiful necklace.)
Elle a agrémenté la présentation avec des images attractives.
(She decorated the presentation with appealing images.)
Nous allons agrémenter notre jardin de fleurs colorées.
(We are going to decorate our garden with colorful flowers.)

Agrémenter – 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 agrémenter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	agrémente	J’agrémente mon plat avec des épices.	I enhance my dish with spices.
tu	agrémentes	Tu agrémentes ta tenue avec des accessoires.	You enhance your outfit with accessories.
il	agrémente	Il agrémente la soirée avec de la musique.	He enhances the evening with music.
elle	agrémente	Elle agrémente la salle de réception avec des fleurs.	She enhances the reception hall with flowers.
on	agrémente	On agrémente le jardin avec des lanternes.	One enhances the garden with lanterns.
nous	agrémentons	Nous agrémentons nos plats avec des herbes fraîches.	We enhance our dishes with fresh herbs.
vous	agrémentez	Vous agrémentez votre maison avec de beaux objets.	You enhance your house with beautiful objects.
ils	agrémentent	Ils agrémentent leurs desserts avec une sauce au chocolat.	They enhance their desserts with chocolate sauce.
elles	agrémentent	Elles agrémentent leurs tenues avec des bijoux.	They enhance their outfits with jewelry.