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

Introduction to the verb dénommer

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The English translation of the French verb dénommer is “to rename.” The infinitive form dénommer is pronounced as “day-nom-may.”

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Dénommer originates from the Latin word “denominare,” which means “to name.” In everyday French, dénommer is commonly used when referring to changing or giving a new name to something or someone.

Examples of dénommer in everyday French:

Ils ont dénommé leur chat “Minou.” (They renamed their cat “Minou.”)
La rue a été dénommée en l’honneur d’un écrivain célèbre. (The street was renamed in honor of a famous writer.)
Le musée a été dénommé d’après un artiste local. (The museum was named after a local artist.)

Dénommer – 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 dénommer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dénomme	Je le dénomme	I name it
tu	dénommes	Tu le dénommes	You name it
il	dénomme	Il le dénomme	He names it
elle	dénomme	Elle le dénomme	She names it
on	dénomme	On le dénomme	We/They/People name it
nous	dénommons	Nous le dénommons	We name it
vous	dénommez	Vous le dénommez	You name it
ils	dénomment	Ils le dénomment	They name it (masculine)
elles	dénomment	Elles le dénomment	They name it (feminine)