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enchargier

enchargier

Middle French

Verb

enchargier

  1. Alternative form of encharger

Conjugation

  • As chevauchier except an extra e is inserted before a and o.
  • Middle French conjugation varies from one text to another. Hence, the following conjugation should be considered as typical, not as exhaustive.

Old French

Etymology

en- + chargier.

Verb

enchargier

  1. to load (add a load to)
  2. (figuratively) to burden; to give a task to

Conjugation

This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -ier, with a palatal stem. These verbs are conjugated mostly like verbs in -er, but there is an extra i before the e of some endings. In the present tense an extra supporting e is needed in the first-person singular indicative and throughout the singular subjunctive, and the third-person singular subjunctive ending -t is lost. In addition, g becomes j before an a or an o to keep the /dʒ/ sound intact. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.