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

Introduction to the verb en fouir

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The English translation of the French verb en fouir is “to bury oneself.” It is pronounced as “ahn foo-eer.”

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En fouir is derived from the Old French verb “forer,” meaning “to dig.” It is most often used to describe a physical action of digging, but can also be used figuratively to describe immersing oneself in something.

Examples:

Je me suis en foui dans mes recherches pour trouver cet article. (I buried myself in my research to find this article.)
Il s’est en foui dans son travail pour éviter de penser à sa rupture. (He buried himself in his work to avoid thinking about his breakup.)
Nous nous en fouissons dans la culture française lors de notre séjour à Paris. (We immersed ourselves in French culture during our stay in Paris.)

En Fouir – 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 fouir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’ enfouis	J’enfouis mes mains dans la terre.	I bury my hands in the ground.
tu	tu enfouis	Tu enfouis des trésors dans ton jardin.	You bury treasures in your garden.
il	il enfouit	Il enfouit ses sentiments au fond de son cœur.	He buries his feelings deep in his heart.
elle	elle enfouit	Elle enfouit ses soucis en travaillant.	She buries her worries by working.
on	on enfouit	On enfouit souvent des secrets dans le sable.	People often bury secrets in the sand.
nous	nous enfouissons	Nous enfouissons les graines dans la terre.	We bury seeds in the ground.
vous	vous enfouissez	Vous enfouissez vos clés dans votre sac.	You bury your keys in your bag.
ils	ils enfouissent	Ils enfouissent leurs regrets avec leurs rêves.	They bury their regrets with their dreams.
elles	elles enfouissent	Elles enfouissent leurs peurs sous un sourire.	They bury their fears under a smile.