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

Introduction to the verb émerveiller

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The English translation of the French verb émerveiller is “to amaze” or “to marvel.” It is pronounced as \ay-mehr-vay-yay\ in its infinitive form.

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The word émerveiller comes from the Old French word “merveille” meaning “wonder” or “marvel.” It is most often used in everyday French to express a feeling of being amazed or in awe of something.

Example 1: Je suis émerveillé par la beauté du paysage. (I am amazed by the beauty of the landscape.)
Example 2: Les enfants ont été émerveillés par le spectacle de magie. (The children were amazed by the magic show.)
Example 3: Elle émerveille toujours ses invités avec ses talents de cuisinière. (She always amazes her guests with her cooking skills.)

Émerveiller – 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 émerveiller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	émerveille	Je m’émerveille devant la beauté du paysage.	I am amazed by the beauty of the landscape.
tu	émerveilles	Tu m’émerveilles avec tes talents.	You amaze me with your talents.
il	émerveille	Il émerveille les foules avec son spectacle.	He amazes the crowds with his show.
elle	émerveille	Elle s’émerveille devant les étoiles.	She is amazed by the stars.
on	émerveille	On s’émerveille souvent devant les petits plaisirs de la vie.	We are often amazed by the small pleasures of life.
nous	émerveillons	Nous émerveillons nos enfants avec des histoires fantastiques.	We amaze our children with fantastic stories.
vous	émerveillez	Vous émerveillez toujours vos clients avec votre cuisine.	You always amaze your clients with your cooking.
ils	émerveillent	Ils émerveillent le public avec leur musique.	They amaze the audience with their music.
elles	émerveillent	Elles s’émerveillent devant les beaux paysages de leur voyage.	They are amazed by the beautiful landscapes of their trip.