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

Introduction to the verb dégazonner

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The English translation of the French verb dégazonner is “to remove the grass”. The pronunciation of the infinitive form dégazonner is [day-gah-zoh-nay].

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The word dégazonner originates from the combination of the prefix dé- (indicating reversal or removal) and the noun gazon (meaning “grass” or “lawn”). It is used in everyday French to refer to the action of removing or eliminating grass from a certain area.

Here are three examples of dégazonner in context:

J’ai dégazonné mon jardin pour y installer une terrasse.
(I removed the grass from my garden to install a terrace.)
L’entreprise a dégazonné le terrain afin de construire un parking.
(The company removed the grass from the land in order to build a parking lot.)
Nous avons décidé de dégazonner une partie du parc pour y aménager une aire de jeux.
(We decided to remove the grass from a section of the park to create a playground area.)

Dégazonner – 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 dégazonner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	dégazonne	Je dégazonne la pelouse.	I aerate the lawn.
Tu	dégazonnes	Tu dégazonnes le terrain.	You aerate the field.
Il	dégazonne	Il dégazonne le jardin.	He aerates the garden.
Elle	dégazonne	Elle dégazonne le parc.	She aerates the park.
On	dégazonne	On dégazonne les espaces verts.	One/We aerate the green spaces.
Nous	dégazonnons	Nous dégazonnons le stade.	We aerate the stadium.
Vous	dégazonnez	Vous dégazonnez la cour.	You aerate the courtyard.
Ils	dégazonnent	Ils dégazonnent les terrains de sport.	They aerate the sports fields.
Elles	dégazonnent	Elles dégazonnent les jardins publics.	They aerate the public gardens.