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

Introduction to the verb emménager

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The English translation of the French verb “emménager” is “to move in.” The infinitive form of “emménager” is pronounced as [e-mey-na-zhe].

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Emménager is derived from the prefix “em-” which indicates movement, and “ménage,” meaning household or home. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of settling into a new dwelling, such as moving into a new apartment or house.

Examples of usage:

J’ai emménagé dans un nouvel appartement hier.
(I moved into a new apartment yesterday.)
Ils vont emménager dans leur nouvelle maison ce week-end.
(They are going to move into their new house this weekend.)
Elle a emménagé avec son compagnon il y a quelques mois.
(She moved in with her partner a few months ago.)

Emménager – 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 emménager

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’emménage	J’emménage dans un nouvel appartement.	I move into a new apartment.
Tu	tu emménages	Tu emménages avec tes parents.	You move in with your parents.
Il	il emménage	Il emménage près du parc.	He moves in near the park.
Elle	elle emménage	Elle emménage avec sa sœur.	She moves in with her sister.
On	on emménage	On emménage dans une maison plus grande.	We move into a bigger house.
Nous	nous emménageons	Nous emménageons demain.	We move in tomorrow.
Vous	vous emménagez	Vous emménagez ensemble.	You move in together.
Ils	ils emménagent	Ils emménagent dans un autre pays.	They move to another country.
Elles	elles emménagent	Elles emménagent dans un nouvel immeuble.	They move into a new building.