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

Introduction to the verb endiguer

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to contain/to curb. The infinitive form “endiguer” is pronounced as ahn-dee-geh.

Endiguer originates from the Old French word “diguer,” which means “to dam up.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of containing or restraining something, often used in the context of controlling or limiting the spread of a problem or situation.

Examples:

  1. Nous devons endiguer l’épidémie de COVID-19. (We must contain the COVID-19 epidemic.)
  2. Le gouvernement a pris des mesures pour endiguer la pollution de l’air. (The government has taken measures to curb air pollution.)
  3. Les autorités cherchent à endiguer la violence dans la ville. (The authorities are trying to contain the violence in the city.)

Endiguer – 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 endiguer

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je endigue J’endigue la rivière. I contain the river.
Tu endigues Tu endigues la marée. You contain the tide.
Il endigue Il endigue le fleuve. He contains the river.
Elle endigue Elle endigue le lac. She contains the lake.
On endigue On endigue la crue. One contains the flood.
Nous endiguons Nous endiguons le cours d’eau. We contain the stream.
Vous endiguez Vous endiguez la vague. You contain the wave.
Ils endiguent Ils endiguent le ruisseau. They contain the brook.
Elles endiguent Elles endiguent le torrent. They contain the torrent.

Other Conjugations for Endiguer.

Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer (You’re reading it right now!)

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb endiguer

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