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

Introduction to the verb enthousiasmer

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The English translation of the French verb enthousiasmer is “to enthuse” or “to inspire enthusiasm”. The infinitive form “enthousiasmer” is pronounced as “ahn-too-zee-az-may”.

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Enthousiasmer comes from the Greek word “enthousiasmos” which means “inspiration or divine possession”. In everyday French, it is most often used to express the act of inspiring or generating enthusiasm or excitement.

Examples:

J’ai été enthousiasmé par le spectacle. (I was enthused by the show.)
La nouvelle a enthousiasmé toute l’équipe. (The news enthused the whole team.)
Les enfants se sont enthousiasmés pour le projet. (The children became enthusiastic about the project.)

Enthousiasmer – 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 enthousiasmer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	enthousiasme	J’enthousiasme mes amis avec mes talents musicaux.	I enthuse my friends with my musical talents.
Tu	enthousiasmes	Tu enthousiasmes tout le monde avec ton énergie.	You enthuse everyone with your energy.
Il/Elle	enthousiasme	Il enthousiasme le public avec ses discours inspirants.	He enthuses the audience with his inspiring speeches.
On	enthousiasme	On enthousiasme les spectateurs avec cette nouvelle pièce de théâtre.	One enthuses the spectators with this new play.
Nous	enthousiasmons	Nous enthousiasmons nos collègues avec nos idées novatrices.	We enthuse our colleagues with our innovative ideas.
Vous	enthousiasmez	Vous enthousiasmez les participants avec votre passion.	You enthuse the participants with your passion.
Ils/Elles	enthousiasment	Ils enthousiasment les supporters avec leurs performances sportives.	They enthuse the fans with their athletic performances.