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

Introduction to the verb ensaisiner

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The English translation of the French verb “ensaisiner” is “to season with salt.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “ensaisiner” is [ɑ̃.se.zi.ne].

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The word “ensaisiner” is derived from the combination of the prefix “en-” (indicating a completion of action) and the verb “saisiner” (to season with salt). It is most often used in everyday French when referring to the act of adding salt to enhance the taste of food.

Examples:

J’aime ensaisiner mes plats pour leur donner plus de saveur. (I like to season my dishes to give them more flavor.)
N’oublie pas d’ensaisiner la soupe avant de la servir. (Don’t forget to season the soup before serving it.)
Il faut bien ensaisiner la viande avant de la faire cuire. (It is necessary to properly season the meat before cooking it.)

Ensaisiner – 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 ensaisiner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’ensaisine	J’ensaisine mon avocat.	I ensaisine my lawyer.
Tu	tu ensaisines	Tu ensaisines ton adversaire.	You ensasine your opponent.
Il	il ensaisine	Il ensaisine le tribunal.	He ensasines the court.
Elle	elle ensaisine	Elle ensaisine la Cour suprême.	She ensasines the Supreme Court.
On	on ensaisine	On ensaisine nos témoins.	We ensasine our witnesses.
Nous	nous ensaisinons	Nous ensaisinons la juridiction.	We ensasine the jurisdiction.
Vous	vous ensaisinez	Vous ensaisinez l’accusé.	You ensasine the accused.
Ils	ils ensaisinent	Ils ensaisinent les parties opposées.	They ensasine the opposing parties.
Elles	elles ensaisinent	Elles ensaisinent les tribunaux.	They ensasine the courts.