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

Introduction to the verb emmouscailler

Get the present tense conjugation of emmouscailler. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb emmouscailler is “to get annoyed” or “to get worked up”. The infinitive form is pronounced as eh-moo-skai-yay.

Table of Contents

Emmouscailler is derived from the French word “mouche” meaning “fly” and the suffix “-ailler” which denotes an action related to the root word. It is most often used in everyday French to express annoyance, irritation, or getting worked up over something.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

J’ai été emmouscaillé par son attitude désagréable.
(I got annoyed by his unpleasant attitude.)
Ne t’emmouscaille pas pour si peu !
(Don’t get worked up over such a small thing!)
Elle s’emmouscaille facilement lorsqu’elle est sous pression.
(She gets easily annoyed when she is under pressure.)

Emmouscailler – 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 emmouscailler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	emmouscaille	J’emouscaille ma veste.	I scuff up my jacket.
Tu	emmouscailles	Tu emmouscailles ta chaussure.	You scuff up your shoe.
Il	emmouscaille	Il emmouscaille son pantalon.	He scuffs up his pants.
Elle	emmouscaille	Elle emmouscaille sa chemise.	She scuffs up her shirt.
On	emmouscaille	On emmouscaille nos livres.	We scuff up our books.
Nous	emmouscaillons	Nous emmouscaillons nos vélos.	We scuff up our bikes.
Vous	emmouscaillez	Vous emmouscaillez vos meubles.	You scuff up your furniture.
Ils	emmouscailles	Ils emmouscaillent leur voiture.	They scuff up their car.
Elles	emmouscailles	Elles emmouscaillent leur sac à main.	They scuff up their handbag.