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

Introduction to the verb entre-louer

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The English translation of the French verb “entre-louer” is “to sublet.”
The pronunciation of the infinitive form “entre-louer” is a(n)-truh-loo-ay.

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“Entre-louer” is a compound verb formed by combining the prefix “entre-” meaning “between” or “among,” and the verb “louer” meaning “to rent.” It is used in everyday French to refer to the act of subletting a property or part of a property to someone else.

Examples of usage:

J’ai décidé d’entre-louer mon appartement pendant mes vacances.
(I have decided to sublet my apartment during my vacation.)
Il cherche à entre-louer une chambre dans son appartement.
(He is looking to sublet a room in his apartment.)
Nous avons réussi à entre-louer notre local commercial à une autre entreprise.
(We have managed to sublet our commercial space to another company.)

Entre-Louer – 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-louer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	entre-loue	Je entre-loue	I co-rent
Tu	entre-loues	Tu entre-loues	You co-rent
Il	entre-loue	Il entre-loue	He co-rents
Elle	entre-loue	Elle entre-loue	She co-rents
On	entre-loue	On entre-loue	One co-rents
Nous	entre-louons	Nous entre-louons	We co-rent
Vous	entre-louez	Vous entre-louez	You co-rent
Ils	entre-louent	Ils entre-louent	They co-rent
Elles	entre-louent	Elles entre-louent	They co-rent