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

Introduction to the verb engrosser

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The English translation of the French verb “engrosser” is “to monopolize” or “to buy up.” The infinitive form “engrosser” is pronounced as “ahn-groh-seh.”

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The word “engrosser” originates from the Old French word “engrocer,” which means “to buy up goods for resale.” In everyday French, “engrosser” is most often used to describe someone who monopolizes or controls something to the detriment of others.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Les grandes entreprises cherchent à engrosser le marché. (The big companies seek to monopolize the market.)
Il ne faut pas laisser une seule personne engrosser tous les bénéfices. (We should not let one person buy up all the profits.)
Les spéculateurs immobiliers ont engrossé les prix des maisons. (Real estate speculators have driven up house prices.)

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

Engrosser – 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 engrosser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’engrosse	J’engrosse le poisson.	I fatten the fish.
tu	tu engrosses	Tu engrosses ton chat.	You fatten your cat.
il	il engrosse	Il engrosse la vache.	He fattens the cow.
elle	elle engrosse	Elle engrosse les poules.	She fattens the chickens.
on	on engrosse	On engrosse les porcs.	We fatten the pigs.
nous	nous engraissons	Nous engraissons les légumes.	We fatten the vegetables.
vous	vous engraissez	Vous engraissez les plantes.	You fatten the plants.
ils	ils engraisse	Ils engraisse les oies.	They fatten the geese.
elles	elles engraisse	Elles engraisse les moutons.	They fatten the sheep.