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

Introduction to the verb incruster

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The English translation of the French verb incruster is “to embed.” The infinitive form of the verb is pronounced as “ahn-kroo-stay.”

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The word incruster comes from the Latin word “incrustare,” meaning “to cover with a crust.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the action of embedding or inserting something into a larger object or surface.

Examples:

Il faut incruster les diamants dans la bague. (The diamonds need to be embedded in the ring.)
Les enfants ont réussi à incruster des paillettes dans le gâteau. (The children managed to embed glitter into the cake.)
La peinture s’est incruster dans les pores du bois. (The paint has embedded itself into the pores of the wood.)

Incruster – 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 incruster

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’incruste	J’incruste un sticker sur mon ordinateur.	I’m sticking a sticker on my computer.
Tu	Tu incrustes	Tu incrustes des pierres dans le ciment.	You’re embedding stones in the cement.
Il	Il incruste	Il incruste la dentelle dans le tissu.	He’s embedding the lace in the fabric.
Elle	Elle incruste	Elle incruste la photo dans le cadre.	She’s inserting the photo in the frame.
On	On incruste	On incruste des diamants dans l’or.	We’re encrusting diamonds in gold.
Nous	Nous incrustons	Nous incrustons une perle dans la bague.	We’re embedding a pearl in the ring.
Vous	Vous incrustez	Vous incrustez le texte dans la présentation.	You’re inserting the text in the presentation.
Ils	Ils incrustent	Ils incrustent les cristaux dans le vase.	They’re embedding the crystals in the vase.
Elles	Elles incrustent	Elles incrustent le motif sur le tissu.	They’re imprinting the design on the fabric.