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

Introduction to the verb enfumer

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The English translation of the French verb “enfumer” is “to smoke out” or “to fill with smoke.” The infinitive form is pronounced as ah(n)-fyoo-may.

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The word “enfumer” comes from the Latin word “fumus” meaning “smoke.” In everyday French, it is most often used figuratively to mean deceiving or confusing someone, often by providing false information or hiding the truth.

Examples:

Ils ont essayé d’enfumer le public avec des statistiques fausses.
(They tried to deceive the public with false statistics.)
Le politicien a tenté d’enfumer ses adversaires pour éviter les questions directes.
(The politician tried to confuse his opponents to avoid direct questions.)
Ne te laisse pas enfumer par ses mensonges !
(Don’t let yourself be fooled by his lies!)

Enfumer – 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 enfumer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’enfume	j’enfume la pièce	I smoke out the room
tu	tu enfumes	tu enfumes le jardin	You smoke out the garden
il	il enfume	il enfume la cuisine	He smokes out the kitchen
elle	elle enfume	elle enfume la salle	She smokes out the living room
on	on enfume	on enfume le sous-sol	One smokes out the basement
nous	nous enfumons	nous enfumons le grenier	We smoke out the attic
vous	vous enfumez	vous enfumez le garage	You smoke out the garage
ils	ils enfument	ils enfument le balcon	They smoke out the balcony
elles	elles enfument	elles enfument la chambre	They smoke out the bedroom