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

Introduction to the verb démontrer

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The English translation of the French verb démontrer is “to demonstrate”. The infinitive form of démontrer is pronounced as [de-mohn-trey].

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Démontrer is derived from the Latin word “demonstrare” which means “to point out” or “to show”. In everyday French, démontrer is often used to express the action of demonstrating, proving, or showing something.

Examples:

Je vais démontrer mon point de vue lors de la réunion. (I will demonstrate my point of view during the meeting.)
Le professeur a démontré comment résoudre l’équation. (The teacher demonstrated how to solve the equation.)
Les résultats de l’étude démontrent l’efficacité du traitement. (The study’s results demonstrate the effectiveness of the treatment.)

Démontrer – 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 démontrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	démontre	Je démontre mes compétences.	I demonstrate my skills.
Tu	démontres	Tu démontres beaucoup d’intelligence.	You demonstrate a lot of intelligence.
Il	démontre	Il démontre son talent artistique.	He demonstrates his artistic talent.
Elle	démontre	Elle démontre ses connaissances en mathématiques.	She demonstrates her knowledge in mathematics.
On	démontre	On démontre l’importance de la communication.	One/We demonstrate the importance of communication.
Nous	démontrons	Nous démontrons notre soutien.	We demonstrate our support.
Vous	démontrez	Vous démontrez votre capacité à résoudre les problèmes.	You demonstrate your ability to solve problems.
Ils	démontrent	Ils démontrent leur dévouement.	They demonstrate their dedication.
Elles	démontrent	Elles démontrent leur solidarité.	They demonstrate their solidarity.