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

Introduction to the verb dégoter

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The English translation of the French verb “dégoter” is “to find, to come across.” The infinitive form “dégoter” is pronounced as [de-go-te].

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Dégoter originates from the Old French term “goter,” meaning “to taste.” In everyday French, dégoter is commonly used to express the action of finding or stumbling upon something unexpectedly or by chance.

Examples:

J’ai dégoté cette belle robe dans une petite boutique. (I found this beautiful dress in a small shop.)
En me promenant, j’ai dégoté un vieux livre rare. (While walking, I came across an old rare book.)
Nous avons dégoté un appartement en plein centre-ville. (We found an apartment right in the city center.)

Dégoter – 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 dégoter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	dégote	Je dégote toujours de bonnes affaires.	I always find good deals.
Tu	dégotes	Tu dégotes un nouveau livre chaque semaine.	You find a new book every week.
Il	dégotte	Il dégotte des objets rares dans les brocantes.	He finds rare objects at flea markets.
Elle	dégotte	Elle dégotte une robe magnifique pour la soirée.	She finds a beautiful dress for the party.
On	dégotte	On dégotte souvent des cadeaux originaux.	We often find original gifts.
Nous	dégotons	Nous dégotons des produits locaux au marché.	We find local products at the market.
Vous	dégotez	Vous dégotez de bonnes adresses de restaurants.	You find good restaurant recommendations.
Ils	dégotent	Ils dégotent des promotions intéressantes en ligne.	They find interesting online deals.
Elles	dégotent	Elles dégotent des billets de concert à prix réduit.	They find concert tickets at a discounted price.