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

Introduction to the verb engouer

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The English translation of the French verb “engouer” is “to delight” or “to enchant.” The infinitive form is pronounced as [ɑ̃ɡuwe].

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Engouer originates from the Old French word “engouer” meaning “to fill with joy.” In everyday French, it is commonly used to express a feeling of great pleasure or excitement. It is often used in a figurative sense.

Examples of usage:

Il s’est engoué pour ce nouveau livre. (He was delighted by this new book.)
Les enfants s’engouent devant le spectacle de magie. (The children are enchanted by the magic show.)
Elle s’est engouée pour la danse classique dès son plus jeune âge. (She fell in love with ballet at a very young age.)

Please note that the English translations provided are approximate and may vary based on context.

Engouer – 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 engouer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	m’engoue	Je m’engoue de cette nouvelle série.	I’m excited about this new series.
tu	t’engoues	Tu t’engoues trop facilement.	You get excited too easily.
il	s’engoue	Il s’engoue pour la musique.	He gets excited about music.
elle	s’engoue	Elle s’engoue de sa réussite.	She gets excited about her success.
on	s’engoue	On s’engoue pour les voyages.	We get excited about traveling.
nous	nous engouons	Nous nous engouons de cette opportunité.	We get excited about this opportunity.
vous	vous engouez	Vous vous engouez pour les nouvelles technologies.	You (plural/formal) get excited about new technologies.
ils	s’engouent	Ils s’engouent pour le sport.	They (masculine) get excited about sports.
elles	s’engouent	Elles s’engouent des bonnes nouvelles.	They (feminine) get excited about good news.