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

Introduction to the verb entre-frapper

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The English translation of the French verb entre-frapper is “to knock on the door”. The infinitive form “entre-frapper” is pronounced as [ahN-truh-fra-peh].

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The language origin of entre-frapper is a combination of the French words “entre” (between) and “frapper” (to knock). It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of knocking on a door or a surface.

Examples:

J’entre-frappe à la porte de mon voisin pour lui rendre visite. (I knock on my neighbor’s door to visit him.)
Il n’a pas entendu quand j’ai entre-frappé à sa porte. (He didn’t hear when I knocked on his door.)
Nous devons toujours entre-frapper avant d’entrer chez quelqu’un. (We should always knock on the door before entering someone’s place.)

Entre-Frapper – 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-frapper

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	entre-frappe	Je entre-frappe chaque matin.	I strike in-between every morning.
tu	entre-frappes	Tu entre-frappes rapidement.	You strike in-between quickly.
il	entre-frappe	Il entre-frappe avec force.	He strikes in-between with force.
elle	entre-frappe	Elle entre-frappe de manière précise.	She strikes in-between precisely.
on	entre-frappe	On entre-frappe pour s’exercer.	One strikes in-between to practice.
nous	entre-frappons	Nous entre-frappons ensemble.	We strike in-between together.
vous	entre-frappez	Vous entre-frappez efficacement.	You strike in-between efficiently.
ils	entre-frappent	Ils entre-frappent fort.	They (masculine) strike in-between forcefully.
elles	entre-frappent	Elles entre-frappent avec précision.	They (feminine) strike in-between precisely.