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

Introduction to the verb déguiser

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The English translation of the French verb “déguiser” is “to disguise.” The infinitive form of “déguiser” is pronounced as “dey-gee-zay.”

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The word “déguiser” originates from the Latin word “disguisare,” which means “to change one’s appearance.” In everyday French, “déguiser” is commonly used to express the act of disguising or camouflaging someone or something.

Examples:

Je vais me déguiser en chat pour la fête d’Halloween. (I’m going to dress up as a cat for the Halloween party.)
Ils ont déguisé leur voix pour passer incognito. (They disguised their voices to go incognito.)
Les acteurs se déguisent en personnages historiques pour la pièce de théâtre. (The actors are dressing up as historical characters for the play.)

Déguiser – 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 déguiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	déguise	Je me déguise tous les ans pour Halloween.	I disguise myself every year for Halloween.
tu	déguises	Tu te déguises en pirate.	You disguise yourself as a pirate.
il	déguise	Il se déguise en super-héros.	He disguises himself as a superhero.
elle	déguise	Elle se déguise en sorcière.	She disguises herself as a witch.
on	déguise	On se déguise ensemble pour la fête.	We disguise ourselves together for the party.
nous	déguisons	Nous nous déguisons en personnages historiques.	We disguise ourselves as historical characters.
vous	déguisez	Vous vous déguisez en animaux.	You disguise yourselves as animals.
ils	déguisent	Ils se déguisent en vampires.	They disguise themselves as vampires.
elles	déguisent	Elles se déguisent en princesses.	They disguise themselves as princesses.