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

Introduction to the verb dépoter

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The English translation of the French verb dépoter is “to repot” or “to transfer from one pot to another.” The infinitive form, dépoter, is pronounced as “day-po-tay.”

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Dépoter is derived from the French word “pot” meaning “pot” or “container.” It is most commonly used in everyday French when referring to the action of transferring a plant from one pot to another, typically during the process of gardening or plant care.

Examples:

J’ai dépoté mes plantes dans des pots plus grands. (I repotted my plants in larger pots.)
Il est temps de dépoter cette plante, elle est devenue trop grande pour son pot actuel. (It’s time to repot this plant, it has become too big for its current pot.)
Nous avons dépoté les fleurs dans des pots individuels pour les offrir en cadeau. (We transferred the flowers into individual pots to give them as gifts.)

Dépoter – 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 dépoter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	dépote	Je dépote les plantes.	I repot the plants.
Tu	dépotes	Tu dépotes les fleurs.	You repot the flowers.
Il	dépote	Il dépote les cactus.	He repots the cacti.
Elle	dépote	Elle dépote les succulentes.	She repots the succulents.
On	dépote	On dépote les orchidées.	One/people repot the orchids.
Nous	dépotons	Nous dépotons les plantes d’intérieur.	We repot the indoor plants.
Vous	dépotiez	Vous dépotiez les herbes aromatiques.	You repot the aromatic herbs.
Ils	dépotent	Ils dépotent les bonsaïs.	They repot the bonsai trees.
Elles	dépotent	Elles dépotent les plantes grasses.	They repot the cacti/succulents.