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

Introduction to the verb éreinter

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The English translation of the French verb éreinter is “to exhaust” or “to tire out.” It is pronounced “ay-re-in-tay.”

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The word éreinter comes from the Old French word “areinter,” meaning “to break” or “to tire out.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe extreme exhaustion or fatigue.

Examples:

Je suis éreinté après avoir couru un marathon. (I am exhausted after running a marathon.)
Les enfants ont éreinté leur mère pendant toute la journée. (The children exhausted their mother all day long.)
Le travail éreinte souvent les employés. (Work often tires out employees.)

Éreinter – 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 éreinter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	éreinte	Je m’éreinte tous les jours pour réussir mes examens.	I exhaust myself every day to pass my exams.
tu	éreintes	Tu éreintes tes adversaires avec tes talents de joueur.	You exhaust your opponents with your playing skills.
il	éreinte	Il éreinte son corps en s’entraînant dur tous les jours.	He exhausts his body by training hard every day.
elle	éreinte	Elle s’éreinte à la tâche pour mener à bien son projet.	She exhausts herself with work to successfully complete her project.
on	éreinte	On éreinte souvent les vêtements en les portant trop souvent.	We often wear out clothes by wearing them too often.
nous	éreintons	Nous nous éreintons en faisant du sport tous les jours.	We exhaust ourselves by exercising every day.
vous	éreintez	Vous éreintez souvent vos collègues en leur donnant du travail supplémentaire.	You exhaust your colleagues by giving them extra work.
ils	éreintent	Ils éreintent leurs concurrents en gagnant tous les matchs.	They exhaust their opponents by winning every game.
elles	éreintent	Elles s’éreintent en dansant toute la nuit.	They exhaust themselves by dancing all night long.