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

Introduction to the verb emmieller

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The English translation of the French verb “emmieller” is “to flatter.” The infinitive form is pronounced as [ɛmjɛle].

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Originating from the Old French word “amiler” meaning “to make sweet,” emmieller is commonly used in everyday French to describe the act of using sweet words or compliments to please or gain favor from someone. It can also imply excessive praise or buttering up.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Il aime emmieller ses supérieurs pour obtenir une promotion. (He likes to flatter his superiors to get a promotion.)
Elle savait comment emmieller son professeur pour de meilleures notes. (She knew how to flatter her teacher for better grades.)
Ils ont réussi à emmieller le juge avec leur éloquence. (They managed to flatter the judge with their eloquence.)

Emmieller – 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 emmieller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	emmielle	J’emmielle le miel.	I sweeten the honey.
tu	emmielles	Tu emmielles ton café.	You sweeten your coffee.
il	emmielle	Il emmielle sa tasse de thé.	He sweetens his cup of tea.
elle	emmielle	Elle emmielle son dessert.	She sweetens her dessert.
on	emmielle	On emmielle nos boissons.	We sweeten our drinks.
nous	emmiellons	Nous emmiellons notre thé.	We sweeten our tea.
vous	emmiellez	Vous emmiellez votre café.	You sweeten your coffee.
ils	emmiellent	Ils emmiellent leurs tartes.	They sweeten their pies.
elles	emmiellent	Elles emmiellent leurs boissons.	They sweeten their drinks.