Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb en tirer

Introduction to the verb en tirer

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The English translation of the French verb “en tirer” is “to draw from it” or “to derive from it.” The infinitive form “en tirer” is pronounced as “ahn tee-ray.”

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The phrase “en tirer” is derived from the verb “tirer,” meaning “to pull” or “to draw.” It is most often used in everyday French to express the act of deriving something from a particular situation or source.

Examples:

J’ai réussi à en tirer une leçon. (I managed to draw a lesson from it.)
Il en tire beaucoup de satisfaction. (He derives a lot of satisfaction from it.)
Nous devons en tirer profit. (We need to make the most of it.)

En Tirer – 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 en tirer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’en tire	J’en tire beaucoup de satisfaction.	I draw a lot of satisfaction from it.
tu	tu en tires	Tu en tires une leçon.	You draw a lesson from it.
il	il en tire	Il en tire profit.	He draws profit from it.
elle	elle en tire	Elle en tire une conclusion.	She draws a conclusion from it.
on	on en tire	On en tire des avantages.	We draw advantages from it.
nous	nous en tirons	Nous en tirons un avantage.	We draw an advantage from it.
vous	vous en tirez	Vous en tirez une satisfaction.	You draw a satisfaction from it.
ils	ils en tirent	Ils en tirent des bénéfices.	They draw benefits from it.
elles	elles en tirent	Elles en tirent du plaisir.	They draw pleasure from it.