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

Introduction to the verb enlaidir

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The English translation of enlaidir is “to make ugly” or “to disfigure.” It is pronounced as “on-lay-deer” in its infinitive form.

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Enlaidir is derived from the French word “laid,” meaning “ugly.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of making something or someone ugly or unattractive.

Examples:

Il a enlaidi sa belle voiture en la couvrant de graffitis. (He made his beautiful car ugly by covering it with graffiti.)
La maladie a enlaidi son visage. (The illness disfigured her face.)
Elle a enlaidi ses cheveux en les teignant en vert. (She made her hair ugly by dyeing it green.)

Enlaidir – 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 enlaidir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’enlaidis	Je m’enlaidis avec ces habits	I’m making myself ugly with these clothes
Tu	Tu enlaidis	Tu nous enlaidis avec ces commentaires	You’re making us ugly with these comments
Il	Il enlaidit	Il enlaidit la pièce avec ce tableau	He’s making the room ugly with this painting
Elle	Elle enlaidit	Elle s’enlaidit avec ces mauvaises habitudes	She’s making herself ugly with these bad habits
On	On enlaidit	On enlaidit le jardin avec ces statues	We’re making the garden ugly with these statues
Nous	Nous enlaidissons	Nous enlaidissons notre image avec ce comportement	We’re making our image ugly with this behavior
Vous	Vous enlaidissez	Vous vous enlaidissez avec ces coiffures	You’re making yourselves ugly with these hairstyles
Ils	Ils enlaidissent	Ils enlaidissent la ville avec ces constructions	They’re making the city ugly with these buildings
Elles	Elles enlaidissent	Elles enlaidissent leur peau avec ces produits chimiques	They’re making their skin ugly with these chemicals