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

Introduction to the verb amourer

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The English translation of the French verb “amourer” is “to fall in love.” The infinitive form, “amourer,” is pronounced as [a.mu.ʁe].

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The word “amourer” is derived from the Old French word “amour,” which means “love.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of falling in love or being smitten by someone. It conveys a sense of intense emotions and passionate affection.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Je suis en train de m’amourer de mon nouveau voisin.
(I am falling in love with my new neighbor.)
Elle s’est amourée d’un acteur célèbre après l’avoir vu au cinéma.
(She fell in love with a famous actor after seeing him in a movie.)
Il s’amoure facilement, mais se lasse aussi rapidement.
(He falls in love easily, but also gets tired of it quickly.)

Amourer – 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 amourer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’amoure	J’amoure la musique.	I love music.
Tu	Tu amoures	Tu amoures la nature.	You love nature.
Il	Il amoure	Il amoure sa famille.	He loves his family.
Elle	Elle amoure	Elle amoure les animaux.	She loves animals.
On	On amoure	On amoure les voyages.	One loves traveling.
Nous	Nous amourons	Nous amourons l’art.	We love art.
Vous	Vous amourez	Vous amourez la danse.	You love dancing.
Ils	Ils amourent	Ils amourent le sport.	They love sports.
Elles	Elles amourent	Elles amourent la littérature.	They love literature.