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

Introduction to the verb éborgner

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The English translation of the French verb éborgner is “to blind or to make someone one-eyed.” It is pronounced as “ay-bor-nay.”

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The language origin of éborgner comes from the combination of the prefix “é-” meaning “out” or “away” and “borgne” meaning “one-eyed” in Old French. The verb is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of causing someone to lose an eye or to become blind in one eye.

Examples:

Le coup de feu a failli l’éborgner. (The gunshot almost blinded him.)
Son œil éborgné était recouvert d’un bandage. (His blinded eye was covered with a bandage.)
Les parents ont poursuivi l’hôpital après que leur enfant ait été éborgné par un projectile. (The parents sued the hospital after their child was blinded by a projectile.)

Éborgner – 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 éborgner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	éborgne	Je éborgne le lapin.	I blind the rabbit.
tu	éborgnes	Tu éborgnes le taureau.	You blind the bull.
il	éborgne	Il éborgne le soldat ennemi.	He blinds the enemy soldier.
elle	éborgne	Elle éborgne les mouches.	She blinds the flies.
on	éborgne	On éborgne les pigeons.	We blind the pigeons.
nous	éborgnons	Nous éborgnons les manifestants.	We blind the protestors.
vous	éborgnez	Vous éborgnez les voleurs.	You blind the thieves.
ils	éborgnent	Ils éborgnent les animaux.	They blind the animals.
elles	éborgnent	Elles éborgnent les chasseurs.	They blind the hunters.