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

Introduction to the verb empalmer

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The English translation of the verb “empalmer” is “to palm.” The infinitive form “empalmer” is pronounced as ahm-pahl-may.

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The word “empalmer” originated from the Old French word “enpalmer,” which means “to enclose in the hand.” In modern everyday French, “empalmer” is commonly used in sports, specifically in games like basketball or soccer, to describe the action of palming the ball.

Here are three examples of its usage:

Il a été pénalisé pour avoir empalmé le ballon. (He was penalized for palming the ball.)
L’arbitre a remarqué qu’il empalmait pendant le match. (The referee noticed that he was palming during the game.)
Elle a réussi à empalmer le ballon et à marquer un but spectaculaire. (She managed to palm the ball and score a spectacular goal.)

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Empalmer – 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 empalmer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’empalme	J’empalme les cartes.	I palm the cards.
Tu	tu empalmes	Tu empalmes le billet.	You palm the ticket.
Il	il empalme	Il empalme la balle.	He palms the ball.
Elle	elle empalme	Elle empalme le livre.	She palms the book.
On	on empalme	On empalme le cadeau.	One palms the gift.
Nous	nous empalmons	Nous nous empalmons les mains.	We palm our hands.
Vous	vous empalmez	Vous empalmez les clés.	You palm the keys.
Ils	ils empalment	Ils empalment les pièces.	They palm the coins.
Elles	elles empalment	Elles empalment les fruits.	They palm the fruits.