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

Introduction to the verb dégonder

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The English translation of the French verb dégonder is “to remove a door from its hinges” or “to unhinge.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form, dégonder, is: deh-gohn-deh.

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Dégonder is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating removal) and the word “gond” (meaning hinge). It is primarily used in everyday French to describe the action of taking a door off its hinges.

Examples:

Je vais dégonder la porte pour faciliter la livraison du nouveau canapé.
(I’m going to unhinge the door to ease the delivery of the new sofa.)
Pour rénover la pièce, il faudra dégonder toutes les portes.
(To renovate the room, we’ll need to remove all the doors from their hinges.)
Lors du déménagement, nous avons dû dégonder la porte d’entrée pour faire rentrer le piano.
(During the move, we had to take the front door off its hinges to fit in the piano.)

Dégonder – 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 dégonder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dégonde	Je dégonde la porte.	I unhinge the door.
tu	dégondes	Tu dégondes la fenêtre.	You unhinge the window.
il	dégonde	Il dégonde la porte.	He unhinges the door.
elle	dégonde	Elle dégonde la fenêtre.	She unhinges the window.
on	dégonde	On dégonde la porte.	We unhinge the door.
nous	dégondons	Nous dégondons la fenêtre.	We unhinge the window.
vous	dégondez	Vous dégondez la porte.	You unhinge the door.
ils	dégondent	Ils dégondent la fenêtre.	They unhinge the window.
elles	dégondent	Elles dégondent la porte.	They unhinge the door.