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

Introduction to the verb déponer

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The English translation of the French verb “déponer” is “to depose.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “dey-pow-ney.”

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The verb “déponer” has Latin origins and is commonly used in legal and political contexts in everyday French. It refers to the act of removing someone from a position of power or authority.

Examples of usage:

Les membres du conseil ont déponé le maire corrompu. (The council members deposed the corrupt mayor.)
Le roi a été déponé par un soulèvement populaire. (The king was deposed by a popular uprising.)
Le témoignage du témoin a été utilisé pour déponer l’accusé. (The witness’s testimony was used to depose the defendant.)

Déponer – 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 déponer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	dépose	Je dépose le livre sur la table.	I put the book on the table.
Tu	déposes	Tu déposes tes affaires dans ta chambre.	You put your things in your room.
Il	dépose	Il dépose son sac à dos dans le placard.	He puts his backpack in the closet.
Elle	dépose	Elle dépose les clés sur la table.	She puts the keys on the table.
On	dépose	On dépose les valises à l’hôtel.	We put the suitcases in the hotel.
Nous	déposons	Nous déposons les documents au bureau.	We put the documents in the office.
Vous	déposez	Vous déposez les fleurs sur la table.	You put the flowers on the table.
Ils	déposent	Ils déposent les bagages dans la voiture.	They put the luggage in the car.
Elles	déposent	Elles déposent les courses dans le frigo.	They put the groceries in the fridge.