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

Introduction to the verb démurer

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The English translation of the French verb démurer is “to remain” or “to stay”. The infinitive form “démurer” is pronounced as [de-my-ray].

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Démurer originates from the Latin word “demorari”, which means “to delay” or “to linger”. In everyday French, démurer is primarily used in literary or formal contexts and is less frequently used in spoken language.

Examples:

Je démure ici pendant une semaine. (I will stay here for a week.)
Il démure toujours fidèle à ses principes. (He always remains faithful to his principles.)
Nous démurons surpris par cette nouvelle. (We were surprised by this news.)

Démurer – 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 démurer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	demeure	Je démure dans cette ville.	I reside in this city.
Tu	demeures	Tu démures ici.	You reside here.
Il	demeure	Il démure dans cet immeuble.	He resides in this building.
Elle	demeure	Elle démure chez ses parents.	She resides at her parents’ place.
On	demeure	On démure en banlieue.	One resides in the suburbs.
Nous	demeurons	Nous démurons ensemble.	We reside together.
Vous	demeurez	Vous démurez dans cette région.	You (plural) reside in this region.
Ils	demeurent	Ils démurent dans cette maison.	They (masculine) reside in this house.
Elles	demeurent	Elles démurent dans ce quartier.	They (feminine) reside in this neighborhood.