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

Introduction to the verb enrêner

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The English translation of the French verb “enrêner” is “to harness” or “to put in harness.” The infinitive form of “enrêner” is pronounced as “ahn-ren-ey.”

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The word “enrêner” is derived from the Old French term “enrener,” which means “to put in the reins” or “to put in harness.” It comes from the combination of the prefix “en-” (meaning “in” or “into”) and the noun “rêne” (meaning “rein”).

In everyday French, “enrêner” is often used in the context of horse riding or driving, referring to the action of putting a horse in harness or attaching reins to it. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of controlling or directing something or someone.

Three examples of how “enrêner” can be used in everyday French are:

Je vais enrêner le cheval pour notre promenade.
(I’m going to harness the horse for our ride.)
Le cocher a enrêné les chevaux avant de commencer le trajet.
(The coachman harnessed the horses before starting the journey.)
Il faut bien enrêner ses émotions pour garder son calme.
(One must control their emotions in order to remain calm.)

Please note that the translations provided are approximate and may vary depending on the context.

Enrêner – 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 enrêner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’enrêne	J’enrêne mon cheval.	I harness my horse.
Tu	tu enrênes	Tu enrênes ton chien.	You harness your dog.
Il	il enrêne	Il enrêne son vélo.	He harnesses his bike.
Elle	elle enrêne	Elle enrêne sa moto.	She harnesses her motorcycle.
On	on enrêne	On enrêne le tracteur.	One harnesses the tractor.
Nous	nous enrênons	Nous enrênons les chevaux.	We harness the horses.
Vous	vous enrênez	Vous enrênez les chiens.	You harness the dogs.
Ils	ils enrênent	Ils enrênent les vélos.	They harness the bikes.
Elles	elles enrênent	Elles enrênent les motos.	They harness the motorcycles.