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

Introduction to the verb enfourner

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The English translation of the French verb “enfourner” is “to put in the oven” or “to load into something.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “enfourner” is [ɑ̃.fuʁ.ne].

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Enfourner originates from the Old French word “enfornier” which meant “to place in an oven.” In everyday French, it is commonly used to refer to the action of putting something in an oven or loading something into a container or vehicle.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

J’ai enfourné le gâteau et je l’ai laissé cuire pendant une heure.
(I put the cake in the oven and let it bake for an hour.)
Le boulanger enfourne les baguettes dans le four.
(The baker loads the baguettes into the oven.)
Elle a enfourné les valises dans le coffre de la voiture.
(She loaded the suitcases into the car trunk.)

Enfourner – 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 enfourner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’enfourne	Je les enfourne dans le four.	I put them in the oven.
Tu	tu enfournes	Tu enfournes le gâteau.	You put the cake in the oven.
Il	il enfourne	Il enfourne le pain.	He puts the bread in the oven.
Elle	elle enfourne	Elle enfourne les cookies.	She puts the cookies in the oven.
On	on enfourne	On enfourne les légumes.	We put the vegetables in the oven.
Nous	nous enfournons	Nous enfournons les pizzas.	We put the pizzas in the oven.
Vous	vous enfournez	Vous enfournez les tartes.	You put the tarts in the oven.
Ils	ils enfournent	Ils enfournent les croissants.	They put the croissants in the oven.
Elles	elles enfournent	Elles enfournent les quiches.	They put the quiches in the oven.