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

Introduction to the verb égrainer

Get the present tense conjugation of égrainer. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb égrainer is “to shell” or “to remove seeds from.” It is pronounced as “ay-grain-ay.”

Table of Contents

The word égrainer comes from the Latin word “granum,” meaning grain or seed. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of removing seeds from fruits or vegetables.

Here are three simple examples of how it can be used in context:

Je vais égrainer les fraises pour préparer une tarte aux fraises. (I am going to remove the seeds from the strawberries to make a strawberry tart.)
Elle a égrainé les raisins avant de les mettre dans la salade de fruits. (She shelled the grapes before putting them in the fruit salad.)
Nous avons passé toute la matinée à égrainer les petits pois du jardin. (We spent the entire morning shelling the peas from our garden.)

Please note that égrainer can also be used figuratively to describe the action of separating or breaking up a group or series of things. For example: “Égrainer les différentes étapes d’un projet” (To break down the different steps of a project).

I hope this helps!

Égrainer – 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 égrainer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	égraine	Je égraine les grains de maïs.	I shell the corn kernels.
tu	égraines	Tu égraines les haricots verts.	You shell the green beans.
il	égraine	Il égraine le blé.	He shells the wheat.
elle	égraine	Elle égraine les fraises.	She shells the strawberries.
on	égraine	On égraine les petits pois.	One shells the peas.
nous	égrenons	Nous égrenons les grains de raisin.	We shell the grape seeds.
vous	égrainez	Vous égrainez les lentilles.	You shell the lentils.
ils	égrainent	Ils égrainent le maïs.	They shell the corn.
elles	égrainent	Elles égrainent les noix.	They shell the walnuts.