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

Introduction to the verb déconcerter

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to disconcert; to unsettle

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Pronunciation: day-con-ser-tay

Déconcerter comes from the French verb “concerter” which means “to agree” or “to coordinate”. The prefix “dé-” adds a negative or opposite meaning, so déconcerter can be understood as “to disconcert” or “to unsettle”. It is primarily used to describe a state of confusion, surprise, or bewilderment.

Examples:

Sa réponse inattendue m’a déconcerté. (His unexpected answer disconcerted me.)
Le bruit incessant du chantier déconcerte les habitants. (The constant noise from the construction site unsettles the residents.)
La complexité de la question les a déconcertés. (The complexity of the question puzzled them.)

Déconcerter – 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 déconcerter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	déconcerte	Je déconcerte souvent mes amis.	I often disconcert my friends.
tu	déconcertes	Tu déconcertes facilement tes professeurs.	You easily disconcert your teachers.
il	déconcerte	Il déconcerte tout le monde avec ses blagues.	He disconcerts everyone with his jokes.
elle	déconcerte	Elle déconcerte son entourage avec son comportement.	She disconcerts her surroundings with her behavior.
on	déconcerte	On déconcerte les invités avec notre surprise.	We disconcert the guests with our surprise.
nous	déconcertons	Nous déconcertons nos adversaires avec notre stratégie.	We disconcert our opponents with our strategy.
vous	déconcertez	Vous déconcertez vos collègues avec vos réactions.	You disconcert your colleagues with your reactions.
ils	déconcertent	Ils déconcertent leurs professeurs avec leurs questions.	They disconcert their teachers with their questions.
elles	déconcertent	Elles déconcertent leurs parents avec leurs choix.	They disconcert their parents with their choices.