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

Introduction to the verb ennuager

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The English translation of the French verb “ennuager” is “to cloud over.” The infinitive form “ennuager” is pronounced as [ɑ.nɥa.ʒe].

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Ennuager comes from the combination of the verb “ennuyer” (to bore) and the noun “nuage” (cloud). In everyday French, ennuager is used to describe the action of the weather becoming cloudy or overcast.

Examples:

Le ciel s’ennuage et il va pleuvoir. (The sky is clouding over, and it’s going to rain.)
Les prévisions météorologiques annoncent que le temps s’ennuagera dans l’après-midi. (The weather forecast predicts that it will cloud over in the afternoon.)
Il fait beau maintenant, mais cela risque de s’ennuager d’ici ce soir. (It’s nice weather now, but it might cloud over by tonight.)

Ennuager – 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 ennuager

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	m’ennuage	Je m’ennuage	I get bored
tu	t’ennuages	Tu t’ennuages	You get bored
il	s’ennuage	Il s’ennuage	He gets bored
elle	s’ennuage	Elle s’ennuage	She gets bored
on	s’ennuage	On s’ennuage	One gets bored / We get bored
nous	nous ennuyons	Nous nous ennuyons	We get bored
vous	vous ennuyez	Vous vous ennuyez	You get bored
ils	s’ennuagent	Ils s’ennuagent	They get bored (masculine)
elles	s’ennuagent	Elles s’ennuagent	They get bored (feminine)