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

Introduction to the verb embourrer

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The English translation of the French verb “embourrer” is “to stuff” or “to fill”. The infinitive form “embourrer” is pronounced as ahn-boo-rey.

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The verb “embourrer” originates from the combination of the prefix “em-” (meaning “in” or “into”) and the word “bourre” (meaning “padding” or “stuffing”). In everyday French, “embourrer” is most commonly used in the context of filling or stuffing something.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

J’ai embourré le coussin avec de la ouate.
(I stuffed the cushion with cotton wool.)
Il embourre ses poches avec des bonbons.
(He fills his pockets with candies.)
Nous allons embourrer les chaussettes pour les garder bien au chaud.
(We are going to stuff the socks to keep them warm.)

Embourrer – 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 embourrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’embourre	J’embourre mon oreiller.	I stuff my pillow.
Tu	Tu embourres	Tu embourres ta valise.	You stuff your suitcase.
Il	Il embourre	Il embourre le sac.	He stuffs the bag.
Elle	Elle embourre	Elle embourre son sac à dos.	She stuffs her backpack.
On	On embourre	On embourre les valises.	One stuffs the suitcases.
Nous	Nous embourrons	Nous embourrons les boîtes.	We stuff the boxes.
Vous	Vous embourrez	Vous embourrez les coussins.	You stuff the cushions.
Ils	Ils embourrent	Ils embourrent leurs poches.	They stuff their pockets.
Elles	Elles embourrent	Elles embourrent les cartons.	They stuff the cardboard boxes.