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

Introduction to the verb entuber

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The English translation of the French verb “entuber” is “to deceive” or “to swindle”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “ahn-too-bay”.

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The word “entuber” comes from the French slang “tuber”, which means “to deceive” or “to swindle”. It is most often used in everyday French to express someone being tricked or fooled into something, often in a negative or dishonest way.

Examples of usage:

Il s’est fait entuber par son ami.
English translation: He got deceived by his friend.
Ne te laisse pas entuber par ses belles paroles.
English translation: Don’t let yourself be swindled by his sweet words.
Ils ont réussi à entuber les clients avec leur fausse publicité.
English translation: They managed to deceive the customers with their false advertisement.

Entuber – 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 entuber

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	entube	J’entube mon ennemi.	I swindle my enemy.
Tu	entubes	Tu entubes tes amis.	You swindle your friends.
Il	entube	Il entube son voisin.	He swindles his neighbor.
Elle	entube	Elle entube son collègue.	She swindles her colleague.
On	entube	On entube tout le monde.	One swindles everyone.
Nous	entubons	Nous entubons nos adversaires.	We swindle our adversaries.
Vous	entubez	Vous entubez vos clients.	You swindle your clients.
Ils	entubent	Ils entubent leurs partenaires.	They swindle their partners.
Elles	entubent	Elles entubent leurs patrons.	They swindle their bosses.