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

Introduction to the verb démoder

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The English translation of the French verb démoder is “to go out of fashion” or “to become outdated.” The infinitive form démoder is pronounced as “day-moh-day.”

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Démoder is derived from the French word “démodé,” meaning “out of fashion” or “outdated.” In everyday French, démoder is commonly used to describe something that is no longer in style or trendy.

Examples of démoder usage:

Cette robe s’est démodée l’année dernière. (This dress went out of fashion last year.)
Les téléphones à clapet sont démodés maintenant. (Flip phones are outdated now.)
Les chapeaux en paille ne se démodent jamais en été. (Straw hats never go out of fashion in summer.)

Démoder – 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 démoder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	démode	Je démode cette tendance.	I am outdated this trend.
Tu	démodes	Tu démodes cette robe.	You are outdated this dress.
Il	démode	Il démode ce style.	He is outdated this style.
Elle	démode	Elle démode ces chaussures.	She is outdated these shoes.
On	démode	On démode ces idées.	One is outdated these ideas.
Nous	démodons	Nous démodons cette musique.	We are outdated this music.
Vous	démodez	Vous démodez cette décoration.	You are outdated this decoration.
Ils	démodent	Ils démodent ces produits.	They are outdated these products.
Elles	démodent	Elles démodent ces accessoires.	They are outdated these accessories.