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

Introduction to the verb enguirlander

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The English translation of the French verb “enguirlander” is “to berate” or “to scold.” The infinitive form of “enguirlander” is pronounced as “ahn-geer-lahn-day.”

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The word “enguirlander” is derived from the combination of “en” (a prefix indicating intensification) and “guirlande” (meaning “garland” or “wreath”). In everyday French, “enguirlander” is primarily used to express the act of scolding or rebuking someone harshly.

Three simple examples of its usage, along with their English translations, are:

Ne me enguirlande pas pour ça !
(Don’t berate/scold me for that!)
Elle s’est fait enguirlander par son professeur.
(She got scolded by her teacher.)
J’ai été enguirlandé par mon patron pour mon retard.
(I was berated by my boss for being late.)

Enguirlander – 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 enguirlander

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	enguirlande	J’enguirlande la rue	I decorate the street
tu	enguirlandes	Tu enguirlandes la maison	You decorate the house
il	enguirlande	Il enguirlande le sapin	He decorates the Christmas tree
elle	enguirlande	Elle enguirlande la porte	She decorates the door
on	enguirlande	On enguirlande la salle	We decorate the room
nous	enguirlandons	Nous enguirlandons le jardin	We decorate the garden
vous	enguirlandez	Vous enguirlandez la place	You decorate the square
ils	enguirlandent	Ils enguirlandent les balcons	They decorate the balconies
elles	enguirlandent	Elles enguirlandent les fenêtres	They decorate the windows