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

Introduction to the verb esbaudir

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The English translation of the French verb esbaudir is “to amuse” or “to entertain.” Its infinitive form is pronounced as “es-bo-d-eer.”

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Esbaudir comes from the Old French word “esbaudir” meaning “to amuse” or “to delight.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe something that brings joy or amusement.

Examples of usage:

Les enfants ont été esbaudis par le spectacle de magie. (The children were amused by the magic show.)
Nous avons esbaudi nos invités avec une soirée karaoké. (We entertained our guests with a karaoke night.)
Le comédien a esbaudi le public avec ses blagues hilarantes. (The comedian amused the audience with his hilarious jokes.)

Esbaudir – 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 esbaudir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	m’ esbaudis	Je m’esbaudis en voyant le spectacle.	I am delighted to see the show.
tu	t’ esbaudis	Tu t’esbaudis devant la surprise.	You are amazed by the surprise.
il	s’ esbaudit	Il s’esbaudit de la nouvelle.	He is delighted by the news.
elle	s’ esbaudit	Elle s’esbaudit devant le beau paysage.	She is delighted by the beautiful landscape.
on	s’ esbaudit	On s’esbaudit en écoutant la musique.	We are delighted while listening to the music.
nous	nous esbaudissons	Nous nous esbaudissons en regardant le feu d’artifice.	We are delighted watching the fireworks.
vous	vous esbaudissez	Vous vous esbaudissez devant le talent de l’artiste.	You are amazed by the artist’s talent.
ils	s’ esbaudissent	Ils s’esbaudissent en jouant au jeu.	They are delighted while playing the game.
elles	s’ esbaudissent	Elles s’esbaudissent devant les belles fleurs.	They are delighted by the beautiful flowers.