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

Introduction to the verb découler

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The English translation of the French verb “découler” is “to result” or “to stem from.” The infinitive form “découler” is pronounced as [de-koo-le].

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“Découler” comes from the Old French word “descouler,” which means “to flow down.” It is derived from the Latin word “decolare,” which translates to “to flow off.”

In everyday French, “découler” is commonly used to express the idea of something arising or originating from a particular source or cause. Here are three examples:

Les problèmes découlent souvent d’un manque de communication.
(Problems often result from a lack of communication.)
Les conséquences de cette décision découleront sur le long terme.
(The consequences of this decision will stem from the long term.)
Ses échecs scolaires découlent d’un manque de motivation.
(His academic failures result from a lack of motivation.)

Découler – 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 découler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	découle	Je découle de cette situation.	I result from this situation.
tu	découles	Tu découles de cette décision.	You result from this decision.
il	découle	Il découle de cette action.	He results from this action.
elle	découle	Elle découle de cette discussion.	She results from this discussion.
on	découle	On découle de cette analyse.	One/We result from this analysis.
nous	découlons	Nous découle de cet événement.	We result from this event.
vous	découlez	Vous découlez de cette expérience.	You result from this experience.
ils	découlent	Ils découlent de cette situation.	They (masculine) result from this situation.
elles	découlent	Elles découlent de cette décision.	They (feminine) result from this decision.