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

Introduction to the verb engargousser

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The English translation of the French verb “engargousser” is “to swallow.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “ahn-gar-goo-say.”

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The word “engargousser” is derived from the Old French term “garçon,” meaning a serving boy or waiter. In everyday French, it is used to describe the action of swallowing something, usually in a greedy or voracious manner.

Examples:

Il engargousse toujours sa nourriture sans prendre le temps de mâcher. (He always swallows his food without taking the time to chew.)
Elle a engargoussé ses mots quand elle était en colère. (She swallowed her words when she was angry.)
Ne laissez pas votre curiosité vous engargousser tout ce qui se présente. (Don’t let your curiosity swallow everything that comes your way.)

Engargousser – 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 engargousser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	engargousse	J’engargousse souvent mes amis.	I stuff my friends often.
Tu	engargousses	Tu engargousses ton sac.	You stuff your bag.
Il	engargousse	Il engargousse la valise.	He stuffs the suitcase.
Elle	engargousse	Elle engargousse le tiroir.	She stuffs the drawer.
On	engargousse	On engargousse les cartons.	One stuffs the boxes.
Nous	engargoussons	Nous engargoussons nos sacs.	We stuff our bags.
Vous	engargoussez	Vous engargoussez la boîte.	You stuff the box.
Ils	engargoussent	Ils engargoussent les valises.	They stuff the suitcases.
Elles	engargoussent	Elles engargoussent les tiroirs.	They stuff the drawers.