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

Introduction to the verb engainer

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The English translation of the French verb “engainer” is “to sheathe” or “to encase.” The infinitive form of “engainer” is pronounced as /ɑ̃.ɡe.ne/.

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The word “engainer” originates from the Old French term “gaignier” which means “to win” or “to earn.” In modern everyday French, “engainer” is most often used to describe the action of putting something into a case or a cover.

Examples of usage:

J’ai engainé mon épée. (I sheathed my sword.)
Il a engainé son stylo après avoir fini d’écrire. (He put his pen back into its case after finishing writing.)
Elle engaine ses mains dans des gants chauds. (She encases her hands in warm gloves.)

Note: The usage examples provided are general translations and may vary based on context.

Engainer – 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 engainer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’engage	J’engage mon bras dans la manche.	I put my arm in the sleeve.
Tu	tu engages	Tu engages tes compétences dans ce projet.	You apply your skills to this project.
Il	il engage	Il engage un nouvel employé.	He hires a new employee.
Elle	elle engage	Elle engage une conversation avec son voisin.	She initiates a conversation with her neighbor.
On	on engage	On engage une réflexion approfondie.	We engage in deep reflection.
Nous	nous engageons	Nous nous engageons dans cette association.	We get involved in this association.
Vous	vous engagez	Vous vous engagez à respecter les règles.	You commit to following the rules.
Ils	ils engagent	Ils engagent un avocat pour les représenter.	They hire a lawyer to represent them.
Elles	elles engagent	Elles engagent un plombier pour réparer la fuite.	They hire a plumber to fix the leak.