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

Introduction to the verb décorer

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The English translation of the French verb “décorer” is “to decorate.” The infinitive form “décorer” is pronounced as [dey-kaw-rey].

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The verb “décorer” originated from the Latin word “decorare,” meaning “to adorn” or “to embellish.” In everyday French, “décorer” is often used to describe the act of adding ornamentation or beautifying something, such as a room, an object, or oneself.

Examples of usage:

J’ai décoré ma maison pour Noël. (I decorated my house for Christmas.)
Elle aime décorer les gâteaux avec des fleurs en sucre. (She likes to decorate cakes with sugar flowers.)
Nous allons décorer la salle de classe pour la fête d’anniversaire. (We are going to decorate the classroom for the birthday party.)

Décorer – 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 décorer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	décore	Je décore la pièce.	I decorate the room.
Tu	décores	Tu décores le sapin de Noël.	You decorate the Christmas tree.
Il	décore	Il décore la table pour le dîner.	He decorates the table for dinner.
Elle	décore	Elle décore la chambre avec des fleurs.	She decorates the room with flowers.
On	décore	On décore la maison pour les fêtes.	We decorate the house for the holidays.
Nous	décorons	Nous décorons la salle de classe.	We decorate the classroom.
Vous	décorez	Vous décorez la vitrine du magasin.	You decorate the store’s shop window.
Ils	décorent	Ils décorent toute la maison.	They decorate the entire house.
Elles	décorent	Elles décorent le jardin avec des guirlandes.	They decorate the garden with garlands.