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

Introduction to the verb enkikiner

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The English translation of the French verb “enkikiner” is “to annoy” or “to bother.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “enkikiner” in French is [ɑ̃.ki.ki.ne].

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The word “enkikiner” is a slang term that originated from the combination of the words “enquiquiner” (to annoy) and “kiné” (short for “kinésithérapeute,” meaning physiotherapist). It is most often used in informal or colloquial French to express the idea of irritating or bothering someone.

Examples of usage:

Arrête de m’enkikiner avec tes questions incessantes ! (Stop annoying me with your incessant questions!)
Cela m’énervait vraiment de voir mon voisin s’enkikiner avec son téléphone toute la journée. (It really annoyed me to see my neighbor bothering himself with his phone all day.)
Si tu continues à t’enkikiner avec des détails insignifiants, tu ne finiras jamais ton travail. (If you keep getting caught up in insignificant details, you’ll never finish your work.)

Enkikiner – 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 enkikiner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	enkikine	J’enkikine tous les jours.	I annoy every day.
Tu	enkikines	Tu enkikines tes amis.	You annoy your friends.
Il	enkikine	Il enkikine son professeur.	He annoys his teacher.
Elle	enkikine	Elle enkikine sa sœur.	She annoys her sister.
On	enkikine	On enkikine tout le monde.	One annoys everyone.
Nous	enkikinons	Nous enkikinons nos voisins.	We annoy our neighbors.
Vous	enkikinez	Vous enkikinez vos collègues.	You annoy your colleagues.
Ils	enkikinent	Ils enkikinent leurs camarades.	They annoy their classmates.
Elles	enkikinent	Elles enkikinent leurs professeurs.	They annoy their teachers.