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

Introduction to the verb évanouir

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The English translation of the French verb évanouir is “to faint” or “to pass out.” It is pronounced “eh-vah-noo-ir” in its infinitive form.

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Évanouir comes from the Old French word “esvanuir,” which means “to disappear.” In modern French, it is mainly used to describe a temporary loss of consciousness due to a sudden drop in blood pressure. It can also be used in a figurative sense to mean “to vanish” or “to fade away.”

1) Je me suis évanouie en voyant le sang. – I fainted when I saw the blood.
2) La chaleur intense a fait évanouir plusieurs personnes pendant le concert. – The intense heat caused several people to faint during the concert.
3) La douleur de la perte de son animal de compagnie s’est évanouie avec le temps. – The pain of losing her pet faded away with time.

Évanouir – 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 évanouir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	m’évanouis	Je m’évanouis souvent.	I often faint.
tu	t’évanouis	Tu t’évanouis facilement.	You faint easily.
il	s’évanouit	Il s’évanouit après avoir vu le sang.	He faints after seeing blood.
elle	s’évanouit	Elle s’évanouit quand elle est nerveuse.	She faints when she is nervous.
on	s’évanouit	On s’évanouit souvent sous la chaleur.	One often faints in the heat.
nous	nous évanouissons	Nous nous évanouissons devant cette beauté.	We faint in front of this beauty.
vous	vous évanouissez	Vous vous évanouissez facilement.	You faint easily.
ils	s’évanouissent	Ils s’évanouissent après avoir couru.	They faint after running.
elles	s’évanouissent	Elles s’évanouissent devant les papillons.	They faint in front of butterflies.