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

Introduction to the verb encrêper

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The English translation of the French verb encrêper is “to crimp” or “to frizzle”. The infinitive form “encrêper” is pronounced as ahn-kreh-pey.

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Encrêper is derived from the French word “crêpe”, meaning “pancake” or “crimped fabric”. In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the action of adding waves or curls to hair or fabric.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Je vais encrêper mes cheveux pour la soirée. (I’m going to curl my hair for the evening.)
Elle a encrêpé les bords du tissu pour lui donner plus de volume. (She crimped the edges of the fabric to give it more volume.)
Nous avons encrêpé la pâte pour préparer des crêpes ondulées. (We crimped the batter to make wavy pancakes.)

Note: The translations provided are to help understand the meaning of the sentences and may not always reflect the exact wording used in English.

Encrêper – 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 encrêper

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’encrêpe	J’encrêpe mes cheveux.	I curl my hair.
Tu	Tu encrêpes	Tu encrêpes tes cheveux.	You curl your hair.
Il	Il encrêpe	Il encrêpe ses cheveux.	He curls his hair.
Elle	Elle encrêpe	Elle encrêpe ses cheveux.	She curls her hair.
On	On encrêpe	On encrêpe ses cheveux.	One curls their hair.
Nous	Nous encrêpons	Nous encrêpons nos cheveux.	We curl our hair.
Vous	Vous encrêpez	Vous encrêpez vos cheveux.	You curl your hair.
Ils	Ils encrêpent	Ils encrêpent leurs cheveux.	They curl their hair.
Elles	Elles encrêpent	Elles encrêpent leurs cheveux.	They curl their hair.