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

Introduction to the verb décohabiter

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The English translation of the French verb “décohabiter” is “to stop living together” or “to no longer cohabit.” The infinitive form “décohabiter” is pronounced as [dey-koh-ah-bee-tey].

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The word “décohabiter” originates from the combination of the French prefix “dé-” (which denotes separation or reversal) and the verb “cohabiter” (to live together). It is commonly used in everyday French to describe the act of ending a living arrangement or ceasing to live together, typically referring to romantic partners or roommates.

Three examples of its usage are:

Nous avons décidé de décohabiter après cinq ans de vie commune.
(We have decided to stop living together after five years of cohabitation.)
Il est temps pour moi de décohabiter de mes parents et de louer un appartement.
(It’s time for me to move out of my parents’ home and rent an apartment.)
Après leur divorce, ils ont choisi de décohabiter, mais de rester amis.
(After their divorce, they chose to no longer live together, but to remain friends.)

Décohabiter – 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 décohabiter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	décohabite	Je décohabite avec mon colocataire.	I am no longer living with my roommate.
tu	décohabites	Tu décohabites avec ton partenaire.	You are no longer living with your partner.
il	décohabite	Il décohabite avec son frère.	He is no longer living with his brother.
elle	décohabite	Elle décohabite avec sa sœur.	She is no longer living with her sister.
on	décohabite	On décohabite avec nos voisins.	We are no longer living with our neighbors.
nous	décohabitons	Nous décohabitons avec nos amis.	We are no longer living with our friends.
vous	décohabitez	Vous décohabitez avec votre famille.	You are no longer living with your family.
ils	décohabitent	Ils décohabitent avec leurs colocataires.	They are no longer living with their roommates.
elles	décohabitent	Elles décohabitent avec leurs partenaires.	They (feminine) are no longer living with their partners.