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

Introduction to the verb déposer

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The English translation of the French verb déposer is “to deposit” or “to place.” The infinitive form déposer is pronounced as “dey-po-zey.”

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Déposer comes from the Latin word “depositare,” meaning “to put away.” In everyday French, déposer is commonly used to describe actions related to placing or leaving something in a specific location, such as depositing an object, leaving a document, or placing a vote.

Examples:

J’ai besoin de déposer ce colis à la poste. (I need to deposit this package at the post office.)
Elle a déposé son CV à plusieurs entreprises. (She left her resume at several companies.)
N’oublie pas de déposer ton bulletin de vote dans l’urne. (Don’t forget to place your ballot in the ballot box.)

Déposer – 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 déposer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	dépose	Je dépose mon bagage à l’hôtel.	I deposit my luggage at the hotel.
Tu	déposes	Tu déposes ton argent à la banque.	You deposit your money at the bank.
Il	dépose	Il dépose le dossier sur le bureau.	He deposits the file on the desk.
Elle	dépose	Elle dépose son CV chez le recruteur.	She submits her resume to the recruiter.
On	dépose	On dépose nos affaires à l’entrée.	We deposit our belongings at the entrance.
Nous	déposons	Nous déposons les clés à la réception.	We deposit the keys at the front desk.
Vous	déposez	Vous déposez vos bagages dans la chambre.	You deposit your luggage in the room.
Ils	déposent	Ils déposent les documents à la mairie.	They deposit the documents at the town hall.
Elles	déposent	Elles déposent les fleurs devant la tombe.	They deposit the flowers in front of the grave.