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

Introduction to the verb dégoûter

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The English translation of the French verb dégoûter is “to disgust” or “to repulse”. The infinitive form “dégoûter” is pronounced as “day-goo-tay”.

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The word dégoûter comes from the Old French word “desgouter” which means “to lose one’s taste”. In everyday French, dégoûter is commonly used to express a feeling of disgust or strong aversion towards something or someone.

Examples:

Cette nourriture me dégoûte. (This food disgusts me.)
Son comportement dégoûte tout le monde. (His behavior repulses everyone.)
L’odeur de cette substance me dégoûte. (The smell of this substance disgusts me.)

Dégoûter – 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 dégoûter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dégoûte	Je dégoûte les légumes verts.	I disgust green vegetables.
tu	dégoûtes	Tu dégoûtes les insectes.	You disgust insects.
il	dégoûte	Il dégoûte la nourriture épicée.	He disgusts spicy food.
elle	dégoûte	Elle dégoûte le fromage bleu.	She disgusts blue cheese.
on	dégoûte	On dégoûte la saleté.	One disgusts dirt.
nous	dégoûtons	Nous dégoûtons les gens impolis.	We disgust rude people.
vous	dégoûtez	Vous dégoûtez la violence.	You disgust violence.
ils	dégoûtent	Ils dégoûtent les mensonges.	They disgust lies.
elles	dégoûtent	Elles dégoûtent le racisme.	They disgust racism.