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

Introduction to the verb endeuiller

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The English translation of the French verb “endeuiller” is “to mourn.” The infinitive form “endeuiller” is pronounced as /ɑ̃.dœ.je/.

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The word “endeuiller” comes from the prefix “en-” meaning “in” or “into,” and “deuil” meaning “mourning” or “grief.” It is often used in everyday French to describe the act of expressing sorrow or grieving for the loss of a loved one.

Examples of usage:

Nous devons endeuiller la perte de notre ami. (We must mourn the loss of our friend.)
Les funérailles endeuillèrent toute la famille. (The funeral mourned the entire family.)
La nation entière était endeuillée par la tragédie. (The entire nation was in mourning because of the tragedy.)

Endeuiller – 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 endeuiller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	endeuille	Je m’endeuille pour leur perte.	I mourn their loss.
Tu	endeuilles	Tu endeuilles cette triste nouvelle.	You mourn this sad news.
Il	endeuille	Il endeuille le décès de son ami.	He mourns the death of his friend.
Elle	endeuille	Elle endeuille sa famille avec sa disparition.	She mourns her family with her disappearance.
On	endeuille	On endeuille nos cœurs avec cette tragédie.	We mourn our hearts with this tragedy.
Nous	endeullons	Nous endeuillons cette communauté.	We mourn this community.
Vous	endeuillez	Vous endeuillez tous ceux qui vous entourent.	You mourn all those around you.
Ils	endeuillent	Ils endeuillent le pays avec leur départ.	They mourn the country with their departure.
Elles	endeuillent	Elles endeuillent leurs proches avec leur absence.	They mourn their loved ones with their absence.