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

Introduction to the verb égailler

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The English translation of the French verb égailler is “to cheer up” or “to brighten up.” It is pronounced as “ay-gah-yay.”

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The word égailler comes from the Old French word “gaillier,” meaning “to rejoice” or “to make happy.” It is most often used in everyday French to express the action of making someone or something happier or more cheerful.

Examples of usage:

Je vais égailler la soirée avec ma musique préférée. (I will cheer up the evening with my favorite music.)
Il adore égailler ses amis avec ses blagues. (He loves to brighten up his friends with his jokes.)
Nous devons trouver un moyen d’égailler cette pièce sombre. (We need to find a way to liven up this dark room.)

Égailler – 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 égailler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	égaille	J’égaille ma journée avec une promenade.	I brighten up my day with a walk.
tu	égailles	Tu égailles la pièce avec tes rires.	You liven up the room with your laughter.
il	égaille	Il égaille le groupe avec ses histoires.	He livens up the group with his stories.
elle	égaille	Elle égaille la soirée avec ses chansons.	She brightens up the evening with her songs.
on	égaillons	On égaillons nos déjeuners avec de la musique.	We liven up our lunches with music.
nous	égaillez	Nous égaillez nos soirées avec des jeux.	You (plural) brighten up our evenings with games.
vous	égaillent	Vous égaillent la conversation avec leur humour.	They liven up the conversation with their humor.
ils	égayent	Ils égayent l’atmosphère avec leurs blagues.	They brighten up the atmosphere with their jokes.
elles	égayent	Elles égayent la journée avec leur enthousiasme.	They brighten up the day with their enthusiasm.