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

Introduction to the verb estourbir

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The English translation of the French verb estourbir is “to stun” or “to knock out.” The infinitive form of estourbir is pronounced as “es-toor-beer.”

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The word estourbir comes from the Old French word “estourbir,” which means “to kill.” It is most often used in every day French to refer to the act of rendering someone unconscious or causing someone to lose consciousness.

Examples:

Il a été estourbi par le coup à la tête. (He was knocked out by the blow to the head.)
Le boxeur a réussi à estourbir son adversaire en seulement deux rounds. (The boxer managed to stun his opponent in just two rounds.)
Les pompiers ont dû estourbir les flammes avant qu’elles ne se propagent davantage. (The firefighters had to put out the flames before they spread further.)

Estourbir – 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 estourbir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’estourbis	Je estourbis le lièvre.	I stun the hare.
Tu	Tu estourbis	Tu estourbis l’animal.	You stun the animal.
Il	Il estourbit	Il estourbit la mouche.	He stuns the fly.
Elle	Elle estourbit	Elle estourbit le serpent.	She stuns the snake.
On	On estourbit	On estourbit les mouches.	One stuns the flies.
Nous	Nous estourbissons	Nous estourbissons le taureau.	We stun the bull.
Vous	Vous estourbissez	Vous estourbissez les chevaux.	You stun the horses.
Ils	Ils estourbissent	Ils estourbissent les voleurs.	They stun the robbers.
Elles	Elles estourbissent	Elles estourbissent les ennemis.	They stun the enemies.