Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb entre-déchirer

Introduction to the verb entre-déchirer

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The English translation of the French verb “entre-déchirer” is “to tear apart.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “entre-déchirer” is: ahn-truh-day-shee-rey.

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The language origin of “entre-déchirer” is derived from the combination of the prefix “entre-” (between) and the verb “déchirer” (to tear). It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of tearing or ripping something apart.

3 simple examples of its usage, with their respective English translations:

Ils ont décidé d’entre-déchirer leur contrat. (They decided to tear apart their contract.)
La guerre civile a entre-déchiré le pays. (The civil war tore the country apart.)
La famille était entre-déchirée par des conflits internes. (The family was torn apart by internal conflicts.)

Entre-Déchirer – 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 entre-déchirer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	entre-déchire	Je n’entre-déchire pas le papier.	I don’t tear the paper in half.
tu	entre-déchires	Tu entre-déchires les pages du livre.	You tear the pages of the book in half.
il	entre-déchire	Il entre-déchire son contrat.	He tears his contract in half.
elle	entre-déchire	Elle entre-déchire la lettre.	She tears the letter in half.
on	entre-déchire	On entre-déchire les photos.	We tear the photos in half.
nous	entre-déchirons	Nous entre-déchirons les vêtements.	We tear the clothes in half.
vous	entre-déchirez	Vous entre-déchirez les documents.	You tear the documents in half.
ils	entre-déchirent	Ils entre-déchirent les affiches.	They tear the posters in half.
elles	entre-déchirent	Elles entre-déchirent les billets.	They tear the tickets in half.