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

Introduction to the verb dénoyauter

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The English translation of the French verb dénoyauter is “to pit” or “to remove the stone/pit from.” The infinitive form, dénoyauter, is pronounced as “day-nwah-yo-tay.”

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Dénoyauter is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating removal) and the noun “noyau” (meaning “stone” or “pit”). It is most often used in everyday French when referring to the act of removing the pit from a fruit, particularly cherries.

Here are three examples of its usage:

J’ai dénoyauté les cerises pour préparer la tarte.
(I pitted the cherries to prepare the pie.)
Elle dénoyaute les olives avant de les mettre dans la salade.
(She pits the olives before putting them in the salad.)
Nous dénoyautons les prunes pour faire de la confiture.
(We pit the plums to make jam.)

Dénoyauter – 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 dénoyauter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dénoyaute	Je dénoyaute les cerises.	I pit the cherries.
tu	dénoyautes	Tu dénoyautes les olives.	You pit the olives.
il	dénoyaute	Il dénoyaute les prunes.	He pits the plums.
elle	dénoyaute	Elle dénoyaute les abricots.	She pits the apricots.
on	dénoyaute	On dénoyaute les fruits.	One pits the fruits.
nous	dénoyautons	Nous dénoyautons les mangues.	We pit the mangoes.
vous	dénoyautez	Vous dénoyautez les pêches.	You pit the peaches.
ils	dénoyautent	Ils dénoyautent les prunes.	They pit the plums.
elles	dénoyaudent	Elles dénoyaudent les cerises.	They pit the cherries.