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

Introduction to the verb entre-tuer

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The English translation of the French verb “entre-tuer” is “to kill each other.” The infinitive form of “entre-tuer” is pronounced as “ahn-truh-tyuh.”

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The language origin of “entre-tuer” can be traced back to the combination of the preposition “entre” (between) and the verb “tuer” (to kill) in French. It is most often used to describe the action of multiple individuals or groups killing each other.

Examples:

Les deux gangs se sont entre-tués lors de la fusillade. (The two gangs killed each other during the shootout.)
Les soldats ennemis s’entre-tuaient pendant la bataille. (The enemy soldiers were killing each other during the battle.)
Les frères rivaux se sont entre-tués pour l’héritage. (The rival brothers killed each other over the inheritance.)

Entre-Tuer – 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-tuer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	m’entretue	Je m’entretue avec lui.	I kill each other with him.
Tu	t’entretues	Tu t’entretues avec elle.	You kill each other with her.
Il	s’entretue	Il s’entretue avec son frère.	He kills each other with his brother.
Elle	s’entretue	Elle s’entretue avec sa sœur.	She kills each other with her sister.
On	s’entretue	On s’entretue dans cette guerre.	One kills each other in this war.
Nous	nous entre-tuons	Nous nous entre-tuons pour survivre.	We kill each other to survive.
Vous	vous entre-tuez	Vous vous entre-tuez sans raison.	You kill each other without reason.
Ils	s’entretuent	Ils s’entretuent dans cette bataille.	They kill each other in this battle.
Elles	s’entretuent	Elles s’entretuent par jalousie.	They kill each other out of jealousy.