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

Introduction to the verb démanger

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The English translation of the French verb démanger is “to itch.” The infinitive form of démanger is pronounced as “de-mahn-zhey.”

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The verb démanger originates from the Old French term “desmangier,” which is a combination of “des-” (intensive prefix) and “mangier” (to eat). In everyday French, démanger is commonly used to describe the sensation of itching or causing an itch.

Examples:

J’ai une piqûre d’insecte qui me démange.
(I have a bug bite that is itching me.)
Ça me démange de gratter cette démangeaison.
(I’m itching to scratch that itch.)
Ses yeux lui démangent à cause des allergies.
(Her eyes are itching due to allergies.)

Démanger – 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 démanger

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	me démange	Mes piqûres de moustique me démangent.	My mosquito bites itch.
Tu	te démanges	Tes allergies te démangent.	Your allergies itch.
Il	se démange	Son eczéma se démange.	His eczema itches.
Elle	se démange	Sa peau sèche se démange.	Her dry skin itches.
On	se démange	Quand il fait chaud, on se démange.	When it’s hot, we itch.
Nous	nous démangeons	Les piqûres de puces nous démangeons.	Flea bites itch us.
Vous	vous démangez	Vos piqûres d’insectes vous démangez.	Your insect bites itch you.
Ils	se démangent	Leurs allergies se démangent.	Their allergies itch.
Elles	se démangent	Leurs piqûres de moustiques se démangent.	Their mosquito bites itch.