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

Introduction to the verb empirer

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The English translation of the verb “empirer” is “to worsen.” The infinitive form “empirer” is pronounced as ahm-pee-reh.

The verb “empirer” originates from the Old French word “empirier,” which comes from the Latin word “imperare,” meaning “to command” or “to order.” In everyday French, “empirer” is commonly used to describe a situation or condition that becomes worse or deteriorates.

Examples:

  1. La situation va empirer si nous ne prenons pas de mesures immédiates.
    (The situation will worsen if we don’t take immediate action.)
  2. Ses symptômes se sont empirés au cours de la nuit.
    (His symptoms worsened during the night.)
  3. Les relations entre les deux pays se sont empirées après l’incident.
    (The relations between the two countries worsened after the incident.)

Empirer – 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 empirer

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je j’empire J’empire chaque jour. I worsen every day.
Tu tu empire Tu empire ta situation. You worsen your situation.
Il il empire Il empire la situation économique. He worsens the economic situation.
Elle elle empire Elle empire sa santé. She worsens her health.
On on empire On empire la qualité de vie. We worsen the quality of life.
Nous nous empire Nous empirenous empire. We worsen, we worsen.
Vous vous empirez Vous empirez la situation. You worsen the situation.
Ils ils empirent Ils empirent leurs relations. They worsen their relationships.
Elles elles empirent Elles empirent la situation. They worsen the situation.

Other Conjugations for Empirer.

Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb empirer (You’re reading it right now!)

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb empirer

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