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

Introduction to the verb empoter

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The English translation of the French verb “empoter” is “to pot” or “to take pot luck.” The infinitive form “empoter” is pronounced as [ɑ̃.pɔ.te].

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The word “empoter” originates from the combination of the prefix “en-” and the verb “poter,” which means “to pot” or “to take pot luck.” In everyday French, “empoter” is often used to describe the act of putting something into a pot or container or to refer to taking a chance or accepting whatever is available.

Examples of usage:

J’ai empoté les fleurs dans le vase. (I potted the flowers in the vase.)
On va empoter les restes du dîner pour les emporter. (We will pot the leftovers to take them away.)
Je vais empoter les bonbons dans des sachets pour les offrir. (I’m going to put the candies in bags to give them away.)

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Empoter – 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 empoter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	empote	J’empote les plantes dans des pots.	I put the plants into pots.
tu	empotes	Tu empotes les fleurs dans des vases.	You put the flowers into vases.
il	empote	Il empote les fruits dans des paniers.	He puts the fruits into baskets.
elle	empote	Elle empote les légumes dans des bocaux.	She puts the vegetables into jars.
on	empote	On empote les graines dans des sacs.	One puts the seeds into bags.
nous	empotons	Nous empotons les herbes aromatiques dans des jardinières.	We put the herbs into planters.
vous	empotez	Vous empotez les arbustes dans des jardinières.	You put the shrubs into planters.
ils	empotent	Ils empotent les arbres dans des pots.	They put the trees into pots.
elles	empotent	Elles empotent les plantes dans des bacs.	They put the plants into bins.