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

Introduction to the verb enforcir

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The English translation of the French verb enforcir is “to strengthen” or “to enforce.” It is pronounced as “ahn-for-seer” in its infinitive form.

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Enforcir is derived from the Latin word “fortis,” meaning strong. In everyday French, enforcir is often used to describe the act of making something stronger or more secure. It can also refer to enforcing a rule or law.

Examples:

Il faut enforcir la sécurité dans cette région. (We need to strengthen the security in this region.)
Le gouvernement a décidé d’enforcir les lois sur la conduite en état d’ivresse. (The government has decided to enforce laws on drunk driving.)
Nous allons enforcir les contrôles à la frontière pour éviter les contrebandiers. (We will strengthen border controls to prevent smugglers.)

Enforcir – 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 enforcir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	m’enforce	Je m’enforce à terminer mes devoirs.	I am pushing myself to finish my homework.
tu	t’enforces	Tu t’enforces pour réussir.	You are pushing yourself to succeed.
il	s’enforce	Il s’enforce pour être meilleur.	He is pushing himself to be better.
elle	s’enforce	Elle s’enforce à être en bonne santé.	She is pushing herself to be healthy.
on	s’enforce	On s’enforce à être à l’heure.	We are pushing ourselves to be on time.
nous	nous enforce	Nous nous enforcissons pour être plus forts.	We are pushing ourselves to be stronger.
vous	vous enforcez	Vous vous enforcerez pour atteindre vos objectifs.	You will push yourself to reach your goals.
ils	s’enforcent	Ils s’enforcent pour gagner le match.	They are pushing themselves to win the game.
elles	s’enforcent	Elles s’enforcent pour rester en forme.	They are pushing themselves to stay in shape.