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

Introduction to the verb enjoncer

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The English translation of the French verb “enjoncer” is “to urge” or “to prompt.” The infinitive form “enjoncer” is pronounced as [ɑ̃ʒɔ̃se].

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The word “enjoncer” is derived from the Old French verb “enjunchier,” which means “to command” or “to order.” In everyday French, “enjoncer” is often used to express the act of encouraging or pushing someone to do something.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Je l’ai enjoncé à terminer ses devoirs avant de sortir.
(I urged him to finish his homework before going out.)
Le professeur enjonce les étudiants à participer activement en classe.
(The teacher prompts the students to participate actively in class.)
Il m’a enjoncé à prendre des mesures pour améliorer ma santé.
(He prompted me to take measures to improve my health.)

Enjoncer – 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 enjoncer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	enjonce	J’enjonce la situation.	I tackle the situation.
Tu	enjonces	Tu enjonces le problème.	You tackle the problem.
Il	enjonce	Il enjonce la tâche.	He tackles the task.
Elle	enjonce	Elle enjonce l’obstacle.	She tackles the obstacle.
On	enjonce	On enjonce le défi.	One tackles the challenge.
Nous	enjoncons	Nous enjoncons le projet.	We tackle the project.
Vous	enjoncez	Vous enjoncez la difficulté.	You tackle the difficulty.
Ils	enjoncent	Ils enjoncent le sujet.	They tackle the subject.
Elles	enjoncent	Elles enjoncent le problème.	They tackle the problem.