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

Introduction to the verb dégourdir

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The English translation of dégourdir is “to stretch/warm up”. The infinitive form is pronounced “day-goor-deer”.

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Dégourdir comes from the Old French word “dégorge” which means “to empty out” or “to unstuff”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of stretching or warming up one’s muscles before physical activity.

Examples:
1) Je dois dégourdir mes jambes avant de courir. (I need to stretch/warm up my legs before running.)
2) On fait toujours des exercices pour dégourdir nos muscles avant de jouer un match de football. (We always do exercises to warm up our muscles before playing a soccer game.)
3) Les danseurs dégourdissent leur corps avant de commencer la répétition. (The dancers stretch/warm up their bodies before starting rehearsal.)

Dégourdir – 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 dégourdir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dégourdis	Je dégourdis mes jambes avant de courir.	I warm up my legs before running.
tu	dégourdis	Tu dégourdis tes doigts pour écrire.	You warm up your fingers to write.
il	dégourdit	Il dégourdit son esprit avant de commencer à travailler.	He warms up his mind before starting to work.
elle	dégourdit	Elle dégourdit ses muscles avec des étirements.	She warms up her muscles with stretches.
on	dégourdit	On dégourdit son corps en faisant du sport.	We warm up our body by doing sports.
nous	dégourdissons	Nous dégourdissons notre cerveau avec des jeux de réflexion.	We warm up our brain with puzzle games.
vous	dégourdissez	Vous dégourdissez vos mains en frottant.	You warm up your hands by rubbing.
ils	dégourdissent	Ils dégourdissent leurs jambes en marchant.	They warm up their legs by walking.
elles	dégourdissent	Elles dégourdissent leur esprit en discutant.	They warm up their mind by chatting.