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

Introduction to the verb enfûter

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The English translation of the French verb “enfûter” is “to put into a cask.” The infinitive form of “enfûter” is pronounced as “ahn-fyoo-tey.”

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Enfûter is derived from the Old French word “fust,” meaning “cask” or “barrel.” In everyday French, enfûter is used to describe the action of placing a liquid, typically wine or alcohol, into a cask or barrel for aging or storage.

Examples:

Je vais enfûter ce vin dans un tonneau en chêne. (I’m going to put this wine into an oak barrel.)
Les viticulteurs enfûtent leur meilleur millésime pour plusieurs années. (Winemakers put their finest vintage into barrels for several years.)
Nous devons enfûter ce whisky pendant au moins cinq ans. (We need to put this whisky into a cask for at least five years.)

Enfûter – 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 enfûter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’enfûte	J’enfûte du vin.	I put wine in a barrel.
tu	tu enfûtes	Tu enfûtes le whisky.	You put whisky in a barrel.
il	il enfûte	Il enfûte la bière.	He puts beer in a barrel.
elle	elle enfûte	Elle enfûte le cognac.	She puts cognac in a barrel.
on	on enfûte	On enfûte le rhum.	We put rum in a barrel.
nous	nous enfûtons	Nous enfûtons la vodka.	We put vodka in a barrel.
vous	vous enfûtez	Vous enfûtez le gin.	You put gin in a barrel.
ils	ils enfûtent	Ils enfûtent le champagne.	They put champagne in a barrel.
elles	elles enfûtent	Elles enfûtent le saké.	They put sake in a barrel.