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

Introduction to the verb délarder

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The English translation of the French verb délarder is “to trim the fat from.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “day-lar-day.”

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“Délarder” has its origins in the Old French word “deslarder,” which came from the Latin word “dislardare” meaning “to remove lard.” In everyday French, délarder is commonly used in culinary contexts to refer to the action of removing fat from meat or other food items.

Examples:

Je vais délarder le rôti avant de le mettre au four.
(I am going to trim the fat from the roast before putting it in the oven.)
Il est préférable de délarder le jambon pour une meilleure cuisson.
(It is preferable to trim the fat from the ham for better cooking.)
Nous devons délarder le poulet pour une version plus légère de la recette.
(We need to trim the fat from the chicken for a lighter version of the recipe.)

Délarder – 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 délarder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	délarde	Je délarde	I baste
tu	délardes	Tu délardes	You baste
il	délarde	Il délarde	He bastes
elle	délarde	Elle délarde	She bastes
on	délarde	On délarde	One bastes
nous	délardons	Nous délardons	We baste
vous	délardez	Vous délardez	You baste
ils	délardent	Ils délardent	They baste
elles	délardent	Elles délardent	They baste