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

Introduction to the verb défourner

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The English translation of the French verb “défourner” is “to remove from the oven.” The infinitive form, défourner, is pronounced as “day-foor-nay.”

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“Défourner” is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating removal or separation) and the verb “fourner” (meaning “to put in the oven”). It is commonly used in everyday French to describe the action of taking something out of the oven.

Examples of usage:

Je vais défourner le gâteau dans cinq minutes. (I am going to remove the cake from the oven in five minutes.)
N’oublie pas de défourner les croissants à temps. (Don’t forget to take the croissants out of the oven on time.)
Il faut défourner les biscuits avant qu’ils ne brûlent. (We need to remove the cookies from the oven before they burn.)

Défourner – 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 défourner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	défourne	Je défourne le pain.	I take out the bread.
tu	défournes	Tu défournes les gâteaux.	You take out the cakes.
il	défourne	Il défourne les pizzas.	He takes out the pizzas.
elle	défourne	Elle défourne les tartes.	She takes out the tarts.
on	défourne	On défourne les viennoiseries.	One takes out the pastries.
nous	défourons	Nous défourons les cookies.	We take out the cookies.
vous	défournez	Vous défournez les croissants.	You take out the croissants.
ils	défournaient	Ils défournaient les quiches.	They took out the quiches.
elles	défournaient	Elles défournaient les baguettes.	They took out the baguettes.