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

Introduction to the verb englober

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The English translation of the French verb “englober” is “to encompass” or “to include”. The infinitive form of “englober” is pronounced as “ahng-loh-bay”.

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“Englober” originates from the Middle French word “englouber” which means “to swallow” or “to engulf”. In everyday French, it is commonly used to express the idea of encompassing or including something within a larger whole.

Three simple examples of its usage:

Les nouvelles réformes englobent tous les aspects du système éducatif.
(The new reforms encompass all aspects of the education system.)
Ce rapport englobe toutes les régions affectées par la crise économique.
(This report includes all the regions affected by the economic crisis.)
La solution proposée doit englober les besoins de toutes les parties prenantes.
(The proposed solution must encompass the needs of all stakeholders.)

That’s all!

Englober – 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 englober

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’englote	J’englote tout mon repas.	I devour my entire meal.
tu	tu englobes	Tu englobes toutes les informations.	You encompass all the information.
il	il englobe	Il englobe les différentes idées.	He encompasses the different ideas.
elle	elle englobe	Elle englobe toutes les options.	She encompasses all the options.
on	on englobe	On englobe toutes les perspectives.	One encompasses all the perspectives.
nous	nous englobons	Nous englobons toutes les activités.	We encompass all the activities.
vous	vous englobez	Vous englobez tous les détails.	You encompass all the details.
ils	ils englobent	Ils englobent les différentes parties.	They encompass the different parts.
elles	elles englobent	Elles englobent toutes les matières.	They encompass all the subjects.