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

Introduction to the verb éclore

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The English translation of the French verb éclore is “to hatch” or “to bloom.” It is pronounced as “eh-klor” in its infinitive form.

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The word éclore comes from the Old French word “esclore,” which derives from the Latin word “exclaudere,” meaning “to open.”

In everyday French, éclore is most often used to describe the opening or unfolding of something, such as a flower blooming or a bird hatching from an egg. It can also be used in a figurative sense to describe the emergence or development of an idea or situation.

Example 1: Les fleurs commencent à éclore au printemps. (The flowers start to bloom in spring.)
Example 2: Le papillon a éclos de son cocon. (The butterfly hatched from its cocoon.)
Example 3: L’idée d’un nouveau projet a éclos lors de notre réunion. (The idea for a new project emerged during our meeting.)

Éclore – 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 éclore

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	éclos	J’éclos	I hatch
tu	écloses	Tu écloses	You hatch
il	éclos	Il éclos	He hatches
elle	éclos	Elle éclos	She hatches
on	éclos	On éclos	One hatches
nous	éclosons	Nous éclosons	We hatch
vous	éclosiez	Vous éclosiez	You hatch
ils	éclosent	Ils éclosent	They hatch
elles	éclosent	Elles éclosent	They hatch