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

Introduction to the verb encuver

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The English translation of the French verb “encuver” is “to cover up.” The infinitive form of “encuver” is pronounced as ahn-koo-veh.

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The word “encuver” originates from the combination of the prefix “en-” (meaning “in” or “on”) and the verb “cuver” (meaning “to recover” or “to sober up”). In everyday French, “encuver” is most often used to describe the act of concealing or hiding something, or to describe the process of covering up a mistake, an incident, or the truth.

Here are three examples of how “encuver” can be used in everyday French:

Il a essayé d’encuver ses fautes pour éviter les conséquences.
(He tried to cover up his mistakes to avoid the consequences.)
Les politiciens essaient souvent d’encuver leurs scandales pour préserver leur réputation.
(Politicians often try to cover up their scandals to preserve their reputation.)
Les entreprises peuvent parfois encuver les problèmes pour maintenir une image positive.
(Companies can sometimes cover up issues to maintain a positive image.)

Encuver – 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 encuver

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	encuve	J’encuve un verre de vin.	I empty a glass of wine.
tu	encuves	Tu encuves ta tasse de thé.	You empty your tea cup.
il	encuve	Il encuve la poubelle.	He empties the trash can.
elle	encuve	Elle encuve son sac à main.	She empties her handbag.
on	encuve	On encuve la baignoire.	We empty the bathtub.
nous	encuvons	Nous encuvons les valises.	We empty the suitcases.
vous	encuvez	Vous encuvez les verres.	You empty the glasses.
ils	encuvent	Ils encuvent les bouteilles.	They empty the bottles.
elles	encuvent	Elles encuvent les boîtes.	They empty the boxes.