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

Introduction to the verb empiéger

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The English translation of the French verb “empiéger” is “to ensnare” or “to trap.” The infinitive form “empiéger” is pronounced as [ɑ̃.pje.ʒe].

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The word “empiéger” originates from the Old French word “empieger,” which comes from the Latin word “impedicāre,” meaning “to impede” or “to hinder.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the action of trapping or ensnaring something or someone.

Here are three examples of its usage:

Les oiseaux se font souvent empiéger par les filets de pêche.
(Birds often get ensnared in fishing nets.)
Il a été empiégé par les questions pièges de l’interrogateur.
(He was trapped by the interrogator’s tricky questions.)
Méfiez-vous de ce site web, il peut vous empiéger avec des publicités trompeuses.
(Beware of this website, it can ensnare you with deceptive advertisements.)

Empiéger – 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 empiéger

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	empiège	J’empiège sur son territoire.	I encroach on his territory.
Tu	empièges	Tu empièges sur le chemin.	You encroach on the path.
Il	empiège	Il empiège le terrain voisin.	He encroaches on the neighboring land.
Elle	empiège	Elle empiège dans ma zone de travail.	She encroaches in my work area.
On	empiège	On empiège sans autorisation.	One encroaches without permission.
Nous	empiégeons	Nous empiégeons la forêt pour étudier les animaux.	We encroach on the forest to study the animals.
Vous	empiégez	Vous empiégez leur intimité.	You encroach on their privacy.
Ils	empiègent	Ils empiègent sur le chemin des autres.	They encroach on other people’s path.
Elles	empiègent	Elles empiègent sur notre espace de stationnement.	They encroach on our parking space.