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

Introduction to the verb inscrire

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The English translation of the French verb inscrire is “to register” or “to enroll”. The infinitive form of inscrire is pronounced as “ahn-skree-ruh”.

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Inscrire comes from the Latin word “inscribere” which means “to write in or on”. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the action of registering or enrolling in a particular event, program, or course.

Examples of inscrire in everyday French:

Je dois m’inscrire à la course ce week-end. (I have to register for the race this weekend.)
Il faut inscrire les enfants à l’école avant la rentrée. (Children need to be enrolled in school before the start of the school year.)
Nous devons inscrire notre nom sur la liste des invités. (We need to put our name on the guest list.)

Translation:

I have to register for the race this weekend.
Children need to be enrolled in school before the start of the school year.
We need to put our name on the guest list.

Inscrire – 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 inscrire

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’inscris	J’inscris mon nom sur la liste.	I am writing my name on the list.
Tu	tu inscris	Tu inscris ton numéro de téléphone.	You are writing your phone number.
Il	il inscrit	Il inscrit son adresse sur le formulaire.	He is writing his address on the form.
Elle	elle inscrit	Elle inscrit son e-mail sur le site.	She is entering her email on the website.
On	on inscrit	On inscrit tous les participants.	We are registering all the participants.
Nous	nous inscrivons	Nous nous inscrivons à la course.	We are signing up for the race.
Vous	vous inscrivez	Vous inscrivez vos enfants à l’école.	You are enrolling your children in school.
Ils	ils inscrivent	Ils inscrivent leur entreprise dans le registre.	They are registering their company in the registry.
Elles	elles inscrivent	Elles inscrivent leur équipe au tournoi.	They are registering their team for the tournament.