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

Introduction to the verb épuiser

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The English translation of épuiser is “to exhaust” or “to wear out.” The infinitive form of épuiser is pronounced as “ay-pwee-zay.”

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The word épuiser comes from the Old French “espuisier,” which is derived from the Latin “exhaustus,” meaning “to drain out.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe physical or mental exhaustion, as well as the depletion of resources.

Examples:

Je travaille depuis 12 heures, je suis épuisé. (I’ve been working for 12 hours, I’m exhausted.)
Elle a épuisé toutes ses économies pour acheter cette voiture de luxe. (She exhausted all her savings to buy this luxury car.)
Les parents étaient épuisés après avoir couru après leurs enfants toute la journée. (The parents were worn out after chasing their children all day.)

Épuiser – 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 épuiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’épuise	Je m’épuise rapidement	I exhaust myself quickly
Tu	Tu épuises	Tu épuises ton énergie	You exhaust your energy
Il	Il épuise	Il épuise ses ressources	He exhausts his resources
Elle	Elle épuise	Elle épuise sa patience	She exhausts her patience
On	On épuise	On épuise notre budget	We exhaust our budget
Nous	Nous épuisons	Nous épuisons nos forces	We exhaust our strength
Vous	Vous épuisez	Vous épuisez vos adversaires	You exhaust your opponents
Ils	Ils épuisent	Ils épuisent leurs options	They exhaust their options
Elles	Elles épuisent	Elles épuisent leur enthousiasme	They exhaust their enthusiasm