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

Introduction to the verb démerder

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The English translation of the French verb “démerder” is “to get by”, “to manage”, or “to sort out”. The infinitive form “démerder” is pronounced as “day-mehr-day”.

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The origin of “démerder” is a combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating a reversal or undoing) and “merde” (meaning “shit” or “mess”), which gives the idea of “getting out of shit” or “sorting out a mess”. In everyday French, this verb is commonly used to express the ability to find a solution or manage a difficult situation.

Examples:

Je vais me démerder pour trouver un moyen de transport. (I will manage to find a means of transportation.)
Il s’est démerdé pour régler le problème tout seul. (He managed to solve the problem on his own.)
Nous devons nous démerder avec les ressources dont nous disposons. (We have to get by with the resources we have.)

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Démerder – 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 démerder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	me démerde	Je me débrouille bien en français.	I manage well in French.
Tu	te démerdes	Tu te débrouilles avec les travaux manuels.	You manage with manual work.
Il	se démerde	Il se débrouille pour trouver une solution.	He manages to find a solution.
Elle	se démerde	Elle se débrouille en cuisine.	She manages in the kitchen.
On	se démerde	On se débrouille pour faire face aux difficultés.	We manage to face difficulties.
Nous	nous démerdons	Nous nous débrouillons avec nos ressources limitées.	We manage with our limited resources.
Vous	vous démerdez	Vous vous débrouillez très bien en français.	You manage very well in French.
Ils	se démerdent	Ils se débrouillent pour réparer la voiture.	They manage to fix the car.
Elles	se démerdent	Elles se débrouillent avec l’organisation de l’événement.	They manage with organizing the event.