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

Introduction to the verb dénombrer

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The English translation of the French verb dénombrer is “to count” or “to enumerate.” The infinitive form, dénombrer, is pronounced as [de.nɔ̃.bʁe].

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Dénombrer originates from the Latin word “denumerare,” which means “to count.” In everyday French, dénombrer is commonly used to refer to the action of counting or enumerating objects or individuals.

Examples:

Je dois dénombrer tous les livres dans cette bibliothèque. (I have to count all the books in this library.)
Lors du recensement, ils doivent dénombrer la population de la ville. (During the census, they have to enumerate the population of the city.)
Elle a dénombré les ingrédients nécessaires pour la recette. (She counted the necessary ingredients for the recipe.)

Dénombrer – 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 dénombrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	dénombre	Je dénombre les participants.	I count the participants.
Tu	dénombras	Tu dénombras les objets.	You count the objects.
Il	dénombre	Il dénombre les votes.	He counts the votes.
Elle	dénombre	Elle dénombre les élèves.	She counts the students.
On	dénombre	On dénombre les accidents.	One counts the accidents.
Nous	dénombrons	Nous dénombrons les invités.	We count the guests.
Vous	dénombrez	Vous dénombrez les pages.	You count the pages.
Ils	dénombrent	Ils dénombrent les exemples.	They count the examples.
Elles	dénombrent	Elles dénombrent les oiseaux.	They count the birds.