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

Introduction to the verb encanailler

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The English translation of the French verb encanailler is “to mix with low company” or “to behave in a disreputable manner”. The infinitive form, encanailler, is pronounced as \ɑ̃.ka.na.je.

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Encanailler derives from the word cagne, which is a slang term for a dog. It originated in the French argot (slang) during the 19th century. In everyday French, encanailler is used to describe someone who associates or mingles with people of a lower social status, or someone who indulges in activities or behaviors considered to be of a lower class.

Three examples of its usage are:

Il adore s’encanailler avec les mauvaises fréquentations.
(He loves to mix with the wrong crowd.)
Elle s’est encanaillée en fréquentant des bars louches.
(She behaved disreputably by going to shady bars.)
Ils ont décidé de s’encanailler lors de leurs vacances en faisant du camping sauvage.
(They decided to rough it and behave in a disreputable manner during their camping holiday.)

Please note that the usage and context of encanailler can vary, and these examples represent a general understanding of the term.

Encanailler – 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 encanailler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	m’encanaille	Je m’encanaille souvent en soirée.	I often hang out with a bad crowd at parties.
tu	t’encanailles	Tu t’encanailles avec les mauvaises personnes.	You hang out with the wrong people.
il	s’encanaille	Il s’encanaille dans les quartiers populaires.	He gets mixed up with the wrong crowd in the working-class neighborhoods.
elle	s’encanaille	Elle s’encanaille lors des soirées mondaines.	She mingles with the wrong crowd at high society parties.
on	s’encanaille	On s’encanaille au quartier latin.	We hang out with a bad crowd in the Latin Quarter.
nous	nous encanaillons	Nous nous encanaillons en boîte de nuit.	We have a wild time at the nightclub.
vous	vous encanaillez	Vous vous encanaillez avec des gens douteux.	You hang out with shady people.
ils	s’encanaillent	Ils s’encanaillent dans les rues sombres.	They hang out in dark streets with the wrong crowd.
elles	s’encanaille	Elles s’encanaille avec les voyous.	They hang out with the thugs.