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

Introduction to the verb dédicacer

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The English translation of the French verb “dédicacer” is “to sign (a book or an autograph)”. The infinitive form “dédicacer” is pronounced as “day-dee-ka-say”.

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The word “dédicacer” is derived from the French noun “dédicace” which means “dedication”. In everyday French, “dédicacer” is primarily used to refer to the act of signing a book or an autograph, usually with a personalized message. It is commonly used in the context of book signings, author events, or when someone requests an autograph.

Examples:

Je vais dédicacer mon dernier roman lors du salon du livre. (I will sign my latest novel at the book fair.)
L’auteur a gentiment dédicacé ma copie du livre. (The author kindly signed my copy of the book.)
Est-ce que tu pourrais dédicacer cette photo pour moi ? (Could you sign this photo for me?)

Please note that the verb “dédicacer” is mostly used in the context of signing books or autographs, and may not have a direct translation in certain everyday English situations.

Dédicacer – 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 dédicacer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dédicace	Je dédicace mon dernier livre.	I sign my latest book.
tu	dédicaces	Tu dédicaces ce CD pour moi ?	Are you signing this CD for me?
il	dédicace	Il dédicace les affiches pour ses fans.	He signs the posters for his fans.
elle	dédicace	Elle dédicace son roman ce soir.	She signs her novel tonight.
on	dédicace	On dédicace les autographes à la fin du match.	We sign autographs at the end of the game.
nous	dédicaçons	Nous dédicaçons les photos ensemble.	We sign the photos together.
vous	dédicacez	Vous dédicacez vos livres lors de la séance de dédicaces.	You sign your books during the book signing.
ils	dédicacent	Ils dédicacent les albums pour leurs fans.	They sign the albums for their fans.
elles	dédicacent	Elles dédicacent les cartes postales pour leurs amis.	They sign the postcards for their friends.