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

Introduction to the verb décevoir

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The English translation of décevoir is “to disappoint.” The infinitive form of décevoir is pronounced as “deh-suh-vwahr.”

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Décevoir comes from the Latin word “decipere,” meaning “to deceive.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe feelings of disappointment or betrayal.

Examples:

Je suis désolé de te décevoir, mais je ne pourrai pas venir à la fête ce soir. (I’m sorry to disappoint you, but I won’t be able to come to the party tonight.)
Les résultats de l’examen m’ont beaucoup déçu. (The exam results were very disappointing to me.)
Elle a déçu ses parents en abandonnant ses études pour poursuivre une carrière de musicienne. (She disappointed her parents by dropping out of school to pursue a career in music.)

Décevoir – 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 décevoir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	déçois	Je déçois mes parents.	I disappoint my parents.
Tu	déçois	Tu déçois souvent tes amis.	You often disappoint your friends.
Il	déçoit	Il déçoit facilement sa famille.	He easily disappoints his family.
Elle	déçoit	Elle déçoit toujours ses collègues.	She always disappoints her colleagues.
On	déçoit	On déçoit rarement ses proches.	One rarely disappoints their loved ones. (general)
Nous	décevons	Nous décevons nos partenaires.	We disappoint our partners.
Vous	décevez	Vous décevez vos clients.	You disappoint your clients.
Ils	déçoivent	Ils déçoivent leurs supporters.	They disappoint their fans.
Elles	déçoivent	Elles déçoivent leurs professeurs.	They disappoint their teachers (female).