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

Introduction to the verb endurcir

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The English translation of the French verb endurcir is “to harden” or “to toughen”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “ahn-dur-seer”.

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The word endurcir comes from the Old French word “endurcir”, which is derived from the Latin word “indurcire”, meaning “to make hard”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe physical and emotional hardening or toughening.

Examples:

Son travail physique l’a aidé à endurcir son corps. (His physical work helped to toughen his body.)
Les épreuves qu’il a traversées l’ont endurci émotionnellement. (The trials he went through hardened him emotionally.)
Tu dois endurcir ta volonté si tu veux réussir dans cette discipline. (You must toughen your will if you want to succeed in this discipline.)

Endurcir – 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 endurcir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Endurcis	Je endurcis ma peau en travaillant dur.	I toughen my skin by working hard.
Tu	Endurcis	Tu endurcis tes muscles en faisant de l’exercice.	You strengthen your muscles by exercising.
Il	Endurcit	Il endurcit son cœur face à la douleur.	He hardens his heart against pain.
Elle	Endurcit	Elle endurcit son caractère en surmontant les obstacles.	She toughens her character by overcoming obstacles.
On	Endurcit	On endurcit notre résistance en affrontant nos peurs.	We toughen our resilience by facing our fears.
Nous	Endurcissons	Nous endurcissons notre volonté en étant persévérants.	We toughen our will by being perseverant.
Vous	Endurcissez	Vous endurcissez votre esprit en lisant de grands auteurs.	You toughen your mind by reading great authors.
Ils	Endurcissent	Ils endurcissent leur corps en s’entraînant tous les jours.	They toughen their bodies by training every day.
Elles	Endurcissent	Elles endurcissent leur mental en pratiquant la méditation.	They toughen their mental by practicing meditation.