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

Introduction to the verb déduire

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The English translation of the French verb déduire is “to deduce.” It is pronounced as “day-dweer.”

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Déduire comes from the Latin verb “deducere” which means “to lead away.” In everyday French, it is most often used to indicate reasoning and drawing conclusions based on given information or facts.

J’ai déduit qu’il était coupable. (I deduced that he was guilty.)
Nous avons déduit la réponse à partir des indices donnés. (We deduced the answer from the given clues.)
Elle a déduit que son ami était en retard. (She deduced that her friend was late.)

Note: These translations may vary depending on the context of the sentence.

Déduire – 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 déduire

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	déduis	Je déduis mes dépenses mensuelles.	I deduct my monthly expenses.
tu	déduis	Tu déduis tes impôts.	You deduct your taxes.
il	déduit	Il déduit une partie de ses revenus.	He deducts a part of his income.
elle	déduit	Elle déduit ses frais de déplacement.	She deducts her travel expenses.
on	déduit	On déduit la TVA.	We deduct the VAT.
nous	déduisons	Nous déduisons nos dépenses professionnelles.	We deduct our business expenses.
vous	déduisez	Vous déduisez vos frais médicaux.	You deduct your medical expenses.
ils	déduisent	Ils déduisent leurs dons de charité.	They deduct their charitable donations.
elles	déduisent	Elles déduisent leurs charges locatives.	They deduct their rental expenses.