L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
Introduction to the verb engargousser
The English translation of the French verb engargousser is “to cram” or “to stuff.” The infinitive form is pronounced as [ɑ̃.gaʁ.ɡu.se].
The word engargousser comes from the combination of the prefix “en” which means “in” or “inside” and the word “gargousse” which refers to a small bag or pouch used for holding gunpowder. This verb originated in the 16th century and was originally used in the context of preparing gunpowder charges for cannons. Over time, it took on a more general meaning of cramming or stuffing something into a small space.
In everyday French, engargousser is most often used in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative form used to give commands or orders. This tense is formed by using the second person singular or plural for the subject, followed by the infinitive form of the verb without the “tu” or “vous” pronoun. For example, “Engargousse !” (Cram!) or “Engargoussez !” (Cram!).
Here are three simple examples of engargousser in L’impératif Présent tense:
- Engargousse ton sac ! (Cram your bag!)
- Engargoussez les valises dans le coffre ! (Cram the suitcases in the trunk!)
- N’oubliez pas d’engargousser tous les documents dans l’enveloppe. (Don’t forget to stuff all the documents in the envelope.)
English translations:
- Cram your bag!
- Cram the suitcases in the trunk!
- Don’t forget to stuff all the documents in the envelope.
Table of the L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of engargousser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | engargousse | Engargousse-moi de bonnes nouvelles. | Tell me good news. |
tu | engargousse | Engargousse ta pelouse. | Mow your lawn. |
il | engargousse | Il engargousse ses cheveux. | He slicks back his hair. |
elle | engargousse | Elle engargousse le potager. | She weeds the vegetable garden. |
on | engargousse | On engargousse toujours avant de manger. | We always wash up before eating. |
nous | engargoussons | Engargoussons nos idées. | Let’s brainstorm our ideas. |
vous | engargoussez | Engargoussez le désordre. | Tidy up the mess. |
ils | engargoussent | Ils engargoussent avant de sortir. | They fix up before going out. |
elles | engargoussent | Elles engargoussent tous les matins. | They groom themselves every morning. |
Other Conjugations for Engargousser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser (this article)
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engargousser
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Engargousser – About the French L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense
Usage
Giving commands
Making requests
Offering advice
Expressing desires
Conjugation Formation
Interactions with other tenses
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