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

Introduction to the verb escorter

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The English translation of the French verb “escorter” is “to escort.” The infinitive form of “escorter” is pronounced as /ɛskɔʁte/.

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The word “escorter” comes from the Latin word “exquaestor” meaning “to accompany.” In everyday French, “escorter” is most often used to describe the action of accompanying someone or something for protection, security, or guidance.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Je vais escorter mon ami à la gare. (I will escort my friend to the train station.)
Les gardes du corps vont escorter la personnalité jusqu’à la voiture. (The bodyguards will escort the celebrity to the car.)
Les policiers ont escorté le convoi jusqu’à sa destination. (The police escorted the convoy to its destination.)

Note: The English translations provided are literal translations for the purpose of illustrating the usage of the verb “escorter.”

Escorter – 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 escorter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	escorte	J’escorte mon ami.	I escort my friend.
tu	escortes	Tu escortes ta sœur.	You escort your sister.
il	escorte	Il escorte son collègue.	He escorts his colleague.
elle	escorte	Elle escorte sa mère.	She escorts her mother.
on	escorte	On escorte nos invités.	We escort our guests.
nous	escortons	Nous escortons le président.	We escort the president.
vous	escortez	Vous escortez vos clients.	You escort your clients.
ils	escortent	Ils escortent leur chien.	They escort their dog.
elles	escortent	Elles escortent leur professeur.	They escort their teacher.