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

Introduction to the verb dégoudronner

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The English translation of the French verb dégoudronner is “to remove tar”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “day-goo-dron-ay”.

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The word dégoudronner originates from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating separation or removal) and the noun “goudron” (meaning tar). It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the action of removing or getting rid of tar from surfaces.

Examples:

J’ai besoin de dégoudronner ma voiture avant de la vendre. (I need to remove tar from my car before selling it.)
Les ouvriers dégoudronnent actuellement la route pour la réfection. (The workers are currently removing tar from the road for repairs.)
Ma mère utilise un produit spécial pour dégoudronner les sols. (My mother uses a special product to remove tar from floors.)

Dégoudronner – 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 dégoudronner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	dégoudronne	Je dégoudronne	I am degreasing
Tu	dégoudronnes	Tu dégoudronnes	You are degreasing
Il	dégoudronne	Il dégoudronne	He is degreasing
Elle	dégoudronne	Elle dégoudronne	She is degreasing
On	dégoudronne	On dégoudronne	One is degreasing
Nous	dégoudronnons	Nous dégoudronnons	We are degreasing
Vous	dégoudronnez	Vous dégoudronnez	You are degreasing
Ils	dégoudronnent	Ils dégoudronnent	They are degreasing
Elles	dégoudronnent	Elles dégoudronnent	They are degreasing