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

Introduction to the verb embroussailler

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The English translation of the French verb embroussailler is “to tangle” or “to get tangled up.”

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The infinitive form of embroussailler is pronounced as ahm-broo-sai-yay.

Embroussailler is derived from the word “brousse,” which means “thicket” or “brushwood” in French. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of getting things tangled or confused.

Examples:

Ne tire pas trop sur ces fils, tu vas les embroussailler. (Don’t pull too hard on these wires, you will tangle them up.)
Les enfants ont embroussaillé tous les rubans du cadeau. (The children tangled up all the ribbons of the gift.)
J’ai essayé de démêler mes cheveux, mais je les ai encore plus embroussaillés. (I tried to untangle my hair, but I ended up tangling it even more.)

Embroussailler – 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 embroussailler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	m’embroussaille	Je m’embroussaille avec mes devoirs.	I confuse myself with my homework.
Tu	t’embroussailles	Tu t’embroussailles souvent.	You often confuse yourself.
Il/Elle	s’embroussaille	Il s’embroussaille facilement.	He/She easily confuses himself/herself.
On	s’embroussaille	On s’embroussaille en cherchant la solution.	One confuses oneself while searching for the solution.
Nous	nous embroussail-lons	Nous nous embroussaillons en discutant.	We confuse ourselves while discussing.
Vous	vous embroussail-lez	Vous vous embroussaillez avec les instructions.	You confuse yourselves with the instructions.
Ils/Elles	s’embroussaillent	Ils s’embroussaillent devant le problème.	They confuse themselves in front of the problem.