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

Introduction to the verb enchanter

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The English translation of the French verb “enchanter” is “to enchant” or “to delight.” The infinitive form “enchanter” is pronounced as [ɑ̃.ʃɑ̃.te].

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The word “enchanter” originated from the Old French verb “enchanter” which means “to enchant” or “to cast a spell.” In everyday French, the verb “enchanter” is often used to express delight, pleasure, or fascination about someone or something.

Examples:

Je suis enchanté(e) de faire votre connaissance. (I am delighted to meet you.)
Ce spectacle m’a enchanté(e). (This show enchanted me.)
Les enfants sont enchantés par leurs nouveaux jouets. (The children are delighted with their new toys.)

Enchanter – 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 enchanter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	enchante	J’en suis enchanté.	I am enchanted.
tu	enchantes	Tu l’enchantes avec ta voix.	You enchant him/her with your voice.
il	enchante	Il nous enchante avec sa musique.	He enchants us with his music.
elle	enchante	Elle l’enchantait avec ses mots.	She enchanted him/her with her words.
on	enchante	On les enchante avec notre performance.	We enchant them with our performance.
nous	enchantons	Nous vous enchantons avec nos chansons.	We enchant you with our songs.
vous	enchantez	Vous l’enchanterez avec votre talent.	You will enchant him/her with your talent.
ils	enchantent	Ils les enchantent avec leur magie.	They enchant them with their magic.
elles	enchantent	Elles les enchantent avec leurs danses.	They enchant them with their dances.