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

Introduction to the verb entasser

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The English translation of the French verb “entasser” is “to pile up” or “to stack”. The infinitive form “entasser” is pronounced as ah(n)-tah-say.

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Originating from the Old French word “entasser” meaning “to heap up”, the verb is commonly used in everyday French to describe the action of stacking or piling objects on top of each other in a disorderly or haphazard manner.

Examples:

J’ai entassé les livres sur mon bureau. (I piled up the books on my desk.)
Il entassait les vêtements sales dans un coin de la chambre. (He was piling up the dirty clothes in a corner of the room.)
Nous avons entassé les valises dans le coffre de la voiture. (We stacked the suitcases in the car trunk.)

Note: The translations above are not word-for-word but convey the meaning of the sentences.

Entasser – 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 entasser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	entasse	J’entasse des livres dans la bibliothèque.	I pile up books in the library.
tu	entasses	Tu entasses les vêtements dans l’armoire.	You pile up clothes in the wardrobe.
il	entasse	Il entasse des caisses dans le garage.	He piles up crates in the garage.
elle	entasse	Elle entasse des papiers sur son bureau.	She piles up papers on her desk.
on	entasse	On entasse des bûches pour le feu.	One piles up logs for the fire.
nous	entassons	Nous entassons les valises dans le coffre.	We pile up suitcases in the trunk.
vous	entassez	Vous entassez les assiettes sur l’étagère.	You pile up plates on the shelf.
ils	entassent	Ils entassent les déchets dans la poubelle.	They pile up trash in the bin.
elles	entassent	Elles entassent les pierres dans le jardin.	They pile up stones in the garden.