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

Introduction to the verb entreposer

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to store; ɑ̃tʁəpoze

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The verb “entreposer” comes from the combination of “entre” (between) and “poser” (to put). It is commonly used in everyday French to refer to the action of storing or stashing items in a specific place.

J’ai entreposé mes livres dans l’armoire. (I stored my books in the closet.)
Ils ont entreposé leur matériel de camping dans le garage. (They stored their camping equipment in the garage.)
Elle a entreposé ses vêtements d’hiver au grenier. (She stored her winter clothes in the attic.)

Entreposer – 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 entreposer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	entrepose	J’entrepose mes affaires dans le placard.	I store my belongings in the closet.
Tu	entreposes	Tu entposes tes bagages dans la voiture.	You store your luggage in the car.
Il	entrepose	Il entrepose sa marchandise dans l’entrepôt.	He stores his merchandise in the warehouse.
Elle	entrepose	Elle entrepose ses livres sur l’étagère.	She stores her books on the shelf.
On	entrepose	On entrepose les produits dans le réfrigérateur.	One stores the products in the refrigerator.
Nous	entreposons	Nous entreposons nos maillots de bain dans le sac.	We store our swimsuits in the bag.
Vous	entreposez	Vous entreposez vos archives dans le classeur.	You store your archives in the binder.
Ils	entreposent	Ils entreposent les caisses dans la cave.	They store the boxes in the cellar.
Elles	entreposent	Elles entreposent leurs valises dans la chambre.	They (feminine) store their suitcases in the room.