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

Introduction to the verb entraider

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The English translation of the French verb “entraider” is “to help each other” or “to assist one another”. The pronunciation of the infinitive form “entraider” is: ahn-treh-dey.

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The verb “entraider” is a compound word formed by combining the preposition “en” (in, on) with the verb “aider” (to help). It emphasizes the idea of mutual assistance or collaboration.

Examples:

Nous devons nous entraider pour réussir. (We must help each other to succeed.)
Les voisins s’entraident souvent dans ce quartier. (The neighbors often help each other in this neighborhood.)
Les membres de l’équipe s’entraident pour accomplir les tâches. (The team members assist one another in completing the tasks.)

Entraider – 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 entraider

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	m’entraide	Je m’entraide avec mon frère.	I help myself with my brother.
Tu	t’entraides	Tu t’entraides pour réussir.	You help yourself to succeed.
Il	s’entraide	Il s’entraide avec ses amis.	He helps himself with his friends.
Elle	s’entraide	Elle s’entraide avec sa sœur.	She helps herself with her sister.
On	s’entraide	On s’entraide dans cette équipe.	One helps oneself in this team.
Nous	nous entraidons	Nous nous entraidons dans nos études.	We help ourselves in our studies.
Vous	vous entraidez	Vous vous entraidez mutuellement.	You help yourselves mutually.
Ils	s’entraident	Ils s’entraident pour avancer.	They help themselves to move forward.
Elles	s’entraident	Elles s’entraident dans leurs projets.	They help themselves in their projects.