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

Introduction to the verb étriper

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The English translation of the French verb étriper is “to gut” or “to eviscerate.” It is pronounced as “ay-tree-pay.”

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The word étriper comes from the Latin word “thoripare,” which means “to cut the throat.” In everyday French, it is often used in a figurative sense to mean “to criticize severely” or “to tear apart.”

Examples:

Il a étripé son équipe pour leur mauvaise performance lors du match. (He gutted his team for their poor performance during the match.)
Les critiques ont étripé le nouveau film du réalisateur. (The critics tore apart the new movie from the director.)
Elle a étripé son patron lors de la réunion pour ses décisions injustes. (She criticized her boss severely during the meeting for his unfair decisions.)

Étriper – 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 étriper

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	étripe	Je étripe le poisson.	I gut the fish.
tu	étripes	Tu étripes les légumes.	You gut the vegetables.
il	étripe	Il étripe la viande.	He guts the meat.
elle	étripe	Elle étripe le poulet.	She guts the chicken.
on	étripe	On étripe les fruits.	We gut the fruits.
nous	étripons	Nous étripons le gibier.	We gut the game.
vous	étripes	Vous étripes le sanglier.	You gut the wild boar.
ils	étripent	Ils étripent le lapin.	They gut the rabbit.
elles	étripent	Elles étripent le canard.	They gut the duck.