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

Introduction to the verb essarter

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The English translation of the French verb “essarter” is “to clear land.” The infinitive form “essarter” is pronounced as /ɛ.saʁ.te/.

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The word “essarter” has its origin in the Latin word “exartare,” which means “to clear land.” In everyday French, it is commonly used in the context of agriculture or gardening when referring to the action of clearing land by removing trees, bushes, or other vegetation.

Examples of usage:

J’ai passé toute la journée à essarter le terrain derrière la maison.
(I spent the whole day clearing the land behind the house.)
Les agriculteurs doivent essarter les champs afin de préparer le sol pour la prochaine saison.
(Farmers need to clear the fields to prepare the soil for the next season.)
Nous avons engagé une équipe pour essarter notre jardin et y aménager un potager.
(We hired a team to clear our garden and set up a vegetable patch.)

Please note that the translations provided are approximate and may vary based on the context.

Essarter – 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 essarter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’essarte	J’essarte mes légumes.	I clear my vegetables.
tu	tu essartes	Tu essartes la terre.	You clear the land.
il	il essarte	Il essarte sa propriété.	He clears his property.
elle	elle essarte	Elle essarte le champ.	She clears the field.
on	on essarte	On essarte la forêt.	One clears the forest.
nous	nous essartons	Nous essartons les buissons.	We clear the bushes.
vous	vous essartez	Vous essartez le jardin.	You clear the garden.
ils	ils essartent	Ils essartent les arbres.	They clear the trees.
elles	elles essartent	Elles essartent les terres.	They clear the lands.