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

Introduction to the verb dégrever

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The English translation of the French verb “dégrever” is “to relieve.” The infinitive form “dégrever” is pronounced as “day-greh-vay.”

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Dégrever is derived from the Middle French word “grever,” meaning “to burden” or “to weigh down.” In everyday French, dégrever is most often used in the context of relieving or removing a burden, a charge, or a tax.

Examples:

Le gouvernement a dégrevé les petites entreprises. (The government relieved small businesses.)
Les nouvelles mesures dégrevant les impôts seront mises en place l’année prochaine. (The new measures relieving taxes will be implemented next year.)
Nous devons dégrever le système de santé pour soulager les patients. (We need to relieve the healthcare system to ease the patients’ burden.)

Dégrever – 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 dégrever

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dégrève	Je dégrève mes impôts chaque année.	I exempt my taxes every year.
tu	dégrèves	Tu dégrèves les droits de douane.	You exempt customs duties.
il	dégrève	Il dégrève les charges sociales.	He exempts social charges.
elle	dégrève	Elle dégrève les contributions patronales.	She exempts employer contributions.
on	dégrève	On dégrève les frais de déplacement.	One exempts travel expenses.
nous	dégreveons	Nous dégreveons les cotisations syndicales.	We exempt union contributions.
vous	dégrevez	Vous dégrevez les amendes.	You exempt fines.
ils	dégrevent	Ils dégrevent les taxes foncières.	They exempt property taxes.
elles	dégrevent	Elles dégrevent les frais de notaire.	They exempt notary fees.