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

Introduction to the verb cambrioler

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The English translation of the verb “cambrioler” is “to burgle” or “to break into.” The infinitive form of “cambrioler” is pronounced as “kahm-bree-oh-leh.”

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The word “cambrioler” originated from the French noun “cambrioleur,” which means “burglar.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of breaking into a building or premises with the intent to steal. Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Les voleurs ont cambriolé ma maison pendant que j’étais en vacances.
(Burglars broke into my house while I was on vacation.)
Le musée a été cambriolé hier soir, les voleurs ont volé plusieurs tableaux de valeur.
(The museum was burgled last night, and the thieves stole several valuable paintings.)
Ils ont été arrêtés pour avoir cambriolé une bijouterie.
(They were arrested for burgling a jewelry store.)

Cambrioler – 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 cambrioler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	cambriole	Je cambriole la maison.	I burglarize the house.
tu	cambrioles	Tu cambrioles la banque.	You burgle the bank.
il	cambriole	Il cambriole le magasin.	He burglarizes the store.
elle	cambriole	Elle cambriole l’appartement.	She burglarizes the apartment.
on	cambriole	On cambriole la bijouterie.	One burglarizes the jewelry store.
nous	cambriolons	Nous cambriolons la villa.	We burgle the villa.
vous	cambriolez	Vous cambriolez la galerie d’art.	You burgle the art gallery.
ils	cambriolent	Ils cambriolent la banque.	They burgle the bank.
elles	cambriolent	Elles cambriolent la maison.	They burgle the house.