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

Introduction to the verb éployer

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The English translation of the French verb éployer is “to deploy.” It is pronounced as “ey-ploy-yey.”

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The word “éployer” comes from the Old French word “employer,” which means “to use” or “to make use of.” In modern French, it is often used in the context of military or business operations to refer to the act of sending out troops, resources, or personnel to a specific location for a specific purpose.

Examples:

Nous allons éployer des soldats supplémentaires pour renforcer la sécurité de la frontière.
Translation: We will deploy additional soldiers to strengthen border security.
L’entreprise a décidé d’éployer une nouvelle stratégie marketing pour augmenter ses ventes.
Translation: The company has decided to deploy a new marketing strategy to increase its sales.
Le gouvernement a éployé des ressources d’urgence pour aider les victimes de l’inondation.
Translation: The government deployed emergency resources to assist the victims of the flood.

Éployer – 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 éployer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’éploye	Je n’éploye jamais de triche.	I never use cheat codes.
Tu	tu éploies	Tu éploies trop d’efforts pour rien.	You’re putting in too much effort for nothing.
Il	il éploye	Il éploye ses talents dans la musique.	He is using his talents in music.
Elle	elle éploye	Elle éploye toutes ses économies pour voyager.	She is using all her savings to travel.
On	on éploye	On éploye une nouvelle méthode de travail.	We are using a new work method.
Nous	nous éployons	Nous éployons tous nos efforts pour réussir.	We are putting in all our efforts to succeed.
Vous	vous éployez	Vous éployez une grande patience avec vos élèves.	You exercise great patience with your students.
Ils	ils éployent	Ils éployent leur temps libre à aider les autres.	They use their free time to help others.
Elles	elles éployent	Elles éployent leur énergie pour l’environnement.	They use their energy for the environment.