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

Introduction to the verb déboîter

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The English translation of the French verb déboîter is “to dislocate” or “to pop out”. The infinitive form, déboîter, is pronounced as “deh-bwah-teh”.

Déboîter comes from the Old French word “desboiter” which means “to dislocate” or “to unhinge”. In everyday French, déboîter is most often used to refer to the action of a joint or bone coming out of its normal position.

Examples:

  1. J’ai déboîté mon épaule en jouant au rugby. (I dislocated my shoulder while playing rugby.)
  2. Attention, le genou de Pierre risque de se déboîter facilement. (Be careful, Pierre’s knee is prone to popping out easily.)
  3. Elle a déboîté son poignet en tombant dans les escaliers. (She popped out her wrist when falling down the stairs.)

Déboîter – 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 déboîter

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je déboîte Je déboîte souvent mon épaule. I dislocate my shoulder often.
tu déboîtes Tu déboîtes facilement ton genou. You easily dislocate your knee.
il déboîte Il déboîte son poignet en jouant au tennis. He dislocates his wrist while playing tennis.
elle déboîte Elle déboîte sa cheville en trébuchant. She dislocates her ankle by tripping.
on déboîte On déboîte souvent notre mâchoire en bâillant. We dislocate our jaw often by yawning.
nous déboîtons Nous déboîtons notre épaule en levant des charges lourdes. We dislocate our shoulder while lifting heavy weights.
vous déboîtez Vous déboîtez votre hanche en tombant. You dislocate your hip by falling.
ils déboîtent Ils déboîtent facilement leurs doigts en jouant au basket. They easily dislocate their fingers while playing basketball.
elles déboîtent Elles déboîtent leur cheville en dansant. They dislocate their ankle while dancing.

Other Conjugations for Déboîter.

Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter (You’re reading it right now!)

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb déboîter

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