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

Introduction to the verb déconseiller

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The English translation of the French verb déconseiller is “to advise against.” The infinitive form, déconseiller, is pronounced as “day-kohn-sey-yay.”

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Déconseiller is derived from the prefix dé- (meaning “un-“) and conseiller (meaning “to advise”). In everyday French, déconseiller is commonly used to express the act of advising someone not to do something or cautioning against a particular course of action.

Examples:

Je te déconseille de prendre ce chemin, il y a beaucoup de trafic.
(I advise against taking this route, there is heavy traffic.)
Déconseillez-lui d’acheter cette voiture, elle a de nombreux problèmes mécaniques.
(Advise him against buying this car, it has many mechanical issues.)
Nous déconseillons fortement de laisser les enfants sans surveillance.
(We strongly advise against leaving the children unattended.)

Déconseiller – 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 déconseiller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	déconseille	Je déconseille	I advise against
Tu	déconseilles	Tu déconseilles	You advise against
Il	déconseille	Il déconseille	He advises against
Elle	déconseille	Elle déconseille	She advises against
On	déconseille	On déconseille	One advises against
Nous	déconseillons	Nous déconseillons	We advise against
Vous	déconseillez	Vous déconseillez	You advise against
Ils	déconseillent	Ils déconseillent	They advise against
Elles	déconseillent	Elles déconseillent	They advise against