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

Introduction to the verb déluter

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The English translation of the French verb “déluter” is “to dilute”. It is pronounced as “day-loo-tay”.

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The origin of the word “déluter” can be traced back to the Latin word “delutare”, which means “to wash away”. In everyday French, “déluter” is commonly used when referring to the action of diluting a substance, typically by adding a liquid to reduce its concentration or strength.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Je vais déluter le jus d’orange avec de l’eau.
(I am going to dilute the orange juice with water.)
Il faut déluter la peinture pour obtenir la couleur désirée.
(It is necessary to dilute the paint to achieve the desired color.)
Nous devons déluter la solution médicamenteuse avant de l’administrer.
(We need to dilute the medication solution before administering it.)

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Déluter – 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 déluter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	délute	Je délute mon café.	I dilute my coffee.
Tu	délutes	Tu délutes la sauce.	You dilute the sauce.
Il	délute	Il délute la peinture.	He dilutes the paint.
Elle	délute	Elle délute le jus.	She dilutes the juice.
On	délute	On délute les produits chimiques.	One dilutes the chemicals.
Nous	délutons	Nous délutons la solution.	We dilute the solution.
Vous	délutez	Vous délutez le sirop.	You dilute the syrup.
Ils	délutent	Ils délutent le médicament.	They dilute the medicine.
Elles	délutent	Elles délutent les produits nettoyants.	They dilute the cleaning products.