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

Introduction to the verb incommoder

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The English translation of the French verb incommoder is “to inconvenience” or “to bother.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “an-koh-moh-dé.”

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The word “incommoder” comes from the Latin word “incommodare,” which means “to cause trouble or inconvenience.” In French, it is most often used to describe situations where someone is being inconvenienced or bothered by something or someone.

Examples of usage:

“Je suis désolé de vous incommoder, mais je dois vous demander de déplacer votre voiture.” (I’m sorry to inconvenience you, but I need to ask you to move your car.)
“L’appartement est petit, mais cela ne devrait pas trop vous incommoder pour un court séjour.” (The apartment is small, but it shouldn’t bother you too much for a short stay.)
“Les travaux de construction ont grandement incommodé les habitants du quartier.” (The construction work greatly inconvenienced the residents of the neighborhood.)

Incommoder – 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 incommoder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	incommode	Je dois toujours incommode mon voisin de palier.	I always have to inconvenience my upstairs neighbor.
tu	incommodes	Pourquoi est-ce que tu incommodes ta sœur ?	Why are you bothering your sister?
il	incommode	Il ne veut pas me déranger, mais il m’incommode quand même.	He doesn’t want to bother me, but he still inconveniences me.
elle	incommode	Elle n’est pas là pour m’incommoder.	She’s not here to inconvenience me.
on	incommodons	On ne veut pas incommoder les invités.	We don’t want to bother the guests.
nous	incommodons	Nous n’incommodons personne en travaillant.	We don’t bother anyone while working.
vous	incommodez	Est-ce que je vous incommode en parlant ?	Am I bothering you by talking?
ils	incommodent	Ils ne veulent pas s’incommoder pendant les vacances.	They don’t want to bother each other during vacation.
elles	incommodent	Elles incommode tout le monde avec leur musique.	They bother everyone with their music.