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

Introduction to the verb empuantir

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The English translation of the French verb empuantir is “to stink” or “to make stinky.” It is pronounced as “ahm-pwan-teer” in its infinitive form.

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Empuantir is derived from the Latin word “putere,” meaning “to stink.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe a strong, unpleasant smell or odor.

Examples of empuantir in everyday French:

Mon voisin semble avoir oublié de sortir ses poubelles, ça empuante tout le quartier. (My neighbor seems to have forgotten to take out his garbage, it’s stinking up the whole neighborhood.)
La nourriture dans le réfrigérateur a tourné, ça a empuanti toute la cuisine. (The food in the fridge has gone bad, it’s making the whole kitchen stinky.)
Je ne peux pas dormir avec cette odeur qui empuante ma chambre. (I can’t sleep with this smell that’s stinking up my room.)

Empuantir – 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 empuantir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’empuantis	J’empuantis la pièce.	I am stinking up the room.
tu	tu empuantis	Tu empuantis l’atmosphère.	You are making the atmosphere stink.
il	il empuantit	Il empuantit tout.	He stinks everything up.
elle	elle empuantit	Elle empuantit la cuisine.	She is making the kitchen stinky.
on	on empuantit	On empuantit l’air.	We are making the air stinky.
nous	nous empuantissons	Nous empuantissons la salle de bain.	We are stinking up the bathroom.
vous	vous empuantissez	Vous empuantissez la voiture.	You are making the car stink.
ils	ils empuantissent	Ils empuantissent la rue.	They are stinking up the street.
elles	elles empuantissent	Elles empuantissent la chambre.	They are making the room stinky.