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

Introduction to the verb embusquer

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The English translation of the French verb “embusquer” is “to ambush”. The infinitive form “embusquer” is pronounced as ahn-byoo-skeh.

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The word “embusquer” comes from the Latin word “imbuscare”, which means “to place in ambush”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of hiding or lying in wait to surprise or attack someone.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Les soldats se sont embusqués dans les buissons. (The soldiers ambushed themselves in the bushes.)
Les braqueurs ont embusqué leur victime à la sortie de la banque. (The robbers ambushed their victim at the bank’s exit.)
Les chasseurs se sont embusqués pour attraper le gibier. (The hunters hid in wait to catch the game.)

Please note that the translations provided are literal and may vary depending on the context.

Embusquer – 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 embusquer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	m’embusque	Je m’embusque dans les buissons.	I hide in the bushes.
Tu	t’embusques	Tu t’embusques derrière le mur.	You hide behind the wall.
Il	s’embusque	Il s’embusque dans le garage.	He hides in the garage.
Elle	s’embusque	Elle s’embusque derrière l’arbre.	She hides behind the tree.
On	s’embusque	On s’embusque dans les hautes herbes.	One hides in the tall grass.
Nous	nous embusquons	Nous nous embusquons près de la rivière.	We hide near the river.
Vous	vous embusquez	Vous vous embusquez derrière le rocher.	You hide behind the rock.
Ils	s’embusquent	Ils s’embusquent dans les tranchées.	They hide in the trenches.
Elles	s’embusquent	Elles s’embusquent dans les buissons.	They hide in the bushes.