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

Introduction to the verb déplorer

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The English translation of the French verb “déplorer” is “to deplore”. The infinitive form “déplorer” is pronounced as [de.plɔ.ʁe].

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Déplorer originates from the Latin verb “plorare” meaning “to weep”. In everyday French, déplorer is commonly used to express deep regret, sadness, or disappointment regarding a situation or an event.

Examples:

Je déplore la violence dans notre société.
(I deplore the violence in our society.)
Nous déplorons la perte d’un être cher.
(We deplore the loss of a loved one.)
Il a déploré le manque de soutien du gouvernement.
(He deplored the lack of government support.)

Déplorer – 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 déplorer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	déplore	Je déplore l’injustice.	I deplore injustice.
tu	déplores	Tu déplores la situation.	You deplore the situation.
il	déplore	Il déplore les erreurs.	He deplores the mistakes.
elle	déplore	Elle déplore la violence.	She deplores the violence.
on	déplore	On déplore les conséquences.	We deplore the consequences.
nous	déplorons	Nous déplorons ces événements.	We deplore these events.
vous	déplorons	Vous déplorons cette attitude.	You deplore this attitude.
ils	déplorent	Ils déplorent les injustices.	They deplore injustices.
elles	déplorent	Elles déplorent les discriminations.	They deplore discriminations.