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

Introduction to the verb entrapercevoir

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The English translation of the French verb entrapercevoir is “to catch a glimpse of” or “to perceive slightly.” The infinitive form is pronounced as ahn-trah-per-suh-vwahr.

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The language origin of entrapercevoir comes from the French word “percevoir,” meaning “to perceive” and the prefix “entre,” meaning “between” or “among.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe briefly seeing or sensing something or someone, or to describe having a vague understanding or awareness of something.

Examples:

J’ai entraperçu mon voisin sur le chemin du retour. (I caught a glimpse of my neighbor on my way back.)
Il a entraperçu une idée intéressante dans le livre. (He had a slight understanding of an interesting idea in the book.)
Nous avons entraperçu une équipe de tournage dans le parc. (We saw briefly a film crew in the park.)

Entrapercevoir – 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 entrapercevoir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	entraperçois	J’entraperçois un nuage dans le ciel.	I catch a glimpse of a cloud in the sky.
tu	entraperçois	Tu entraperçois une silhouette derrière la porte.	You catch a glimpse of a figure behind the door.
il	entraperçoit	Il entraperçoit un mouvement dans le buisson.	He catches a glimpse of movement in the bush.
elle	entraperçoit	Elle entraperçoit un sourire sur son visage.	She catches a glimpse of a smile on his face.
on	entraperçoit	On entraperçoit une ombre dans le couloir.	We catch a glimpse of a shadow in the hallway.
nous	entrapercevons	Nous entrapercevons une étoile filante dans le ciel.	We catch a glimpse of a shooting star in the sky.
vous	entrapercevez	Vous entrapercevez une lueur au loin.	You catch a glimpse of a gleam in the distance.
ils	entraperçoivent	Ils entraperçoivent une forme dans le brouillard.	They catch a glimpse of a shape in the fog.
elles	entraperçoivent	Elles entraperçoivent un éclat de rire dans la pièce voisine.	They catch a glimpse of a burst of laughter in the next room.