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

Introduction to the verb emmerder

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The English translation of the French verb “emmerder” is “to annoy” or “to bother”. The infinitive form “emmerder” is pronounced as [ɑ̃.mɛʁ.de].

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The word “emmerder” originated from the Old French term “merdre” which means “to defecate”. Over time, it acquired a more figurative meaning related to annoyance or botheration. In everyday French, “emmerder” is a strong and vulgar term used to express a high level of irritation or frustration.

Examples of usage:

Ça m’emmerde de faire ce travail. (It annoys me to do this work.)
Il m’emmerde toujours avec ses questions stupides. (He always bothers me with his stupid questions.)
Arrête de m’emmerder, je suis occupé. (Stop bothering me, I’m busy.)

Note: Please keep in mind that “emmerder” is considered a vulgar term in French and should be used with caution.

Emmerder – 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 emmerder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’emmerde	J’emmerde mon voisin.	I annoy my neighbor.
tu	tu emmerdes	Tu emmerdes tout le monde.	You annoy everyone.
il	il emmerde	Il emmerde son patron.	He annoys his boss.
elle	elle emmerde	Elle emmerde ses camarades.	She annoys her classmates.
on	on emmerde	On emmerde nos professeurs.	We annoy our teachers.
nous	nous emmerdons	Nous nous emmerdons ici.	We are annoyed here.
vous	vous emmerdez	Vous emmerdez vos voisins.	You annoy your neighbors.
ils	ils emmerdent	Ils emmerdent les passants.	They annoy the passers-by.
elles	elles emmerdent	Elles emmerdent leurs parents.	They annoy their parents.