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

Introduction to the verb esbigner

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The English translation of the French verb “esbigner” is “to slip away” or “to sneak off.” The infinitive form “esbigner” is pronounced as [es.bi.ɲe].

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The verb “esbigner” comes from the French colloquial language and is most often used in informal or familiar contexts. It is used to describe someone discreetly leaving a place without being noticed or to express the action of sneaking away.

Examples:

Je vais essayer de m’esbigner discrètement de la fête. (I’m going to try to sneak away from the party discreetly.)
Il s’est esbigné pendant que tout le monde était occupé à discuter. (He slipped away while everyone was busy talking.)
Ne t’inquiète pas, je ne m’esbigne pas sans te dire au revoir. (Don’t worry, I won’t slip away without saying goodbye.)

(Note: The translations provided are not word-for-word, but convey the general meaning of the sentences.)

Esbigner – 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 esbigner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	m’esbigne	Je m’esbigne avant le dîner.	I’m sneaking away before dinner.
Tu	t’esbignes	Tu t’esbignes dès que tu peux.	You sneak away whenever you can.
Il	s’esbigne	Il s’esbigne quand il est pressé.	He sneaks away when he’s in a hurry.
Elle	s’esbigne	Elle s’esbigne avant la fin de la réunion.	She sneaks away before the end of the meeting.
On	s’esbigne	On s’esbigne quand on a peur.	One sneaks away when one is scared.
Nous	nous esbignons	Nous nous esbignons discrètement.	We sneak away discreetly.
Vous	vous esbignez	Vous vous esbignez sans nous prévenir.	You sneak away without telling us.
Ils	s’esbignent	Ils s’esbignent dès qu’ils en ont l’occasion.	They sneak away whenever they get the chance.
Elles	s’esbignent	Elles s’esbignent sans se faire remarquer.	They (feminine) sneak away without being noticed.