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

Introduction to the verb enrhumer

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The English translation of the French verb “enrhumer” is “to give someone a cold” or “to catch a cold.” The infinitive form “enrhumer” is pronounced as “ahn-ru-may.”

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The word “enrhumer” is derived from the combination of the prefix “en-” (which can indicate a change of state) and the noun “rhume” (meaning “cold” in French). It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of transmitting or contracting a cold.

3 examples of its usage in everyday French are:

Je ne peux pas venir ce soir, j’ai enrhumé toute ma famille. (I can’t come tonight, I gave my whole family a cold.)
Attention, reste à distance si tu ne veux pas t’enrhumer. (Be careful, keep your distance if you don’t want to catch a cold.)
Elle s’est enrhumée après avoir passé du temps dehors sous la pluie. (She caught a cold after spending time outside in the rain.)

Enrhumer – 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 enrhumer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	enrhume	Je m’enrhume facilement en hiver.	I easily catch a cold in winter.
Tu	enrhumes	Tu t’enrhumes souvent quand il fait froid.	You often catch a cold when it’s cold.
Il	enrhume	Il s’enrhume après être resté dehors toute la nuit.	He catches a cold after being outside all night.
Elle	enrhume	Elle s’enrhume en buvant des boissons froides.	She catches a cold by drinking cold beverages.
On	enrhume	On s’enrhume rapidement si on ne porte pas de veste.	One catches a cold quickly if one doesn’t wear a jacket.
Nous	enrhumons	Nous nous enrhumons tous les hivers.	We catch a cold every winter.
Vous	enrhumez	Vous vous enrhumez facilement quand il y a du vent.	You easily catch a cold when it’s windy.
Ils	enrhument	Ils s’enrhument en jouant dans la neige.	They catch a cold by playing in the snow.
Elles	enrhument	Elles s’enrhument souvent quand elles sont fatiguées.	They often catch a cold when they are tired.