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

Introduction to the verb engober

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The English translation of the French verb “engober” is “to glaze.”

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The infinitive form of “engober” is pronounced as “ahn-goh-bey.”

The word “engober” has its origins in the Old French word “engouber,” which means “to coat with a substance.” In everyday French, it is commonly used in the context of pottery making and cooking to refer to the action of applying a glaze or coating onto an object or food item.

Examples:

J’ai engobé les bols en céramique avant de les mettre au four. (I glazed the ceramic bowls before putting them in the oven.)
Il faut engober le gâteau avec du sucre glace pour lui donner un aspect brillant. (You need to glaze the cake with powdered sugar to give it a shiny appearance.)
Les artisans ont engobé les tuiles pour les rendre étanches. (The craftsmen glazed the tiles to make them waterproof.)

Engober – 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 engober

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’engobe	J’engobe le pot.	I glaze the pot.
tu	tu engobes	Tu engobes la céramique.	You glaze the ceramic.
il	il engobe	Il engobe la vase.	He glazes the vase.
elle	elle engobe	Elle engobe le bol.	She glazes the bowl.
on	on engobe	On engobe les assiettes.	One glazes the plates.
nous	nous engobons	Nous engobons les tasses.	We glaze the cups.
vous	vous engobez	Vous engobez le plat.	You glaze the dish.
ils	ils engobent	Ils engobent les sculptures.	They glaze the sculptures.
elles	elles engobent	Elles engobent les figurines.	They glaze the figurines.