L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Introduction to the verb engorger
The English translation of the French verb engorger is “to clog” or “to congest.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “ahn-gor-zhay.”
The word engorger comes from the Old French term “engorgier,” which literally means “to stuff or fill up.” It is derived from the Latin word “gurgulare,” meaning “to overflow.”
In everyday French, engorger is often used in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative mood for giving commands or making requests. It is most commonly used in informal situations or when expressing urgency.
Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense, along with their English translations:
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Engorge-toi ! (Clog yourself up!) – This can be used to tell someone to eat a lot or to overindulge.
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N’engorgez pas la canalisation ! (Don’t clog the pipe!) – This could be a warning to someone not to put anything that could block the pipe.
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Engorgeons-nous avant de partir ! (Let’s clog up before we leave!) – This could be used in a playful or sarcastic way, suggesting that everyone should eat a lot before leaving.
Table of the L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of engorger
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | engorge | N’engorge pas ton chien. | Don’t overfeed your dog. |
tu | engorge | Engorge-toi de fruits et légumes. | Indulge in fruits and vegetables. |
il | engorge | Il engorge sa voiture. | He is filling up his car. |
elle | engorge | Elle engorge sa bouteille d’eau. | She is filling up her water bottle. |
on | engorge | On s’engorge souvent de desserts. | We often indulge in desserts. |
nous | engorgeons | Engorgeons-nous de bonnes choses. | Let’s indulge in good things. |
vous | engorgez | Engorgez-vous de cette nouvelle. | Take in this news. |
ils | engorgent | Ils engorgent leur estomac. | They are overfilling their stomachs. |
elles | engorgent | Elles engorgent la rue. | They are clogging the street. |
Other Conjugations for Engorger.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger (this article)
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb engorger
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Engorger – 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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