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

Introduction to the verb embaumer

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The English translation of the French verb “embaumer” is “to embalm.” The infinitive form “embaumer” is pronounced as ahm-boh-mey.

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The word “embaumer” originated from the Latin word “balsamare,” which means “to anoint with balsam.” In everyday French, it is most often used to refer to the process of preserving and preparing a body for burial, particularly through the use of aromatic substances.

Examples:

Il est préférable d’embaumer le corps avant son enterrement.
(It is preferable to embalm the body before its burial.)
Les anciennes civilisations utilisaient des herbes spéciales pour embaumer les corps.
(Ancient civilizations used special herbs to embalm bodies.)
Les techniques modernes d’embaumement sont plus efficaces et moins invasives.
(Modern embalming techniques are more effective and less invasive.)

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Embaumer – 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 embaumer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’embaume	J’embaume les fleurs.	I embalm the flowers.
tu	tu embaumes	Tu embaumes la pièce.	You (informal) embalm the room.
il	il embaume	Il embaume le parfum.	He embalms the perfume.
elle	elle embaume	Elle embaume la maison.	She embalms the house.
on	on embaume	On embaume les corps.	One embalms the bodies.
nous	nous embaumons	Nous embaumons les animaux.	We embalm the animals.
vous	vous embaumez	Vous embaumez les tombeaux.	You (formal/plural) embalm the tombs.
ils	ils embaument	Ils embaument les cadavres.	They (masculine) embalm the corpses.
elles	elles embaument	Elles embaument les roses.	They (feminine) embalm the roses.