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

Introduction to the verb dépourvoir

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The English translation of the French verb dépourvoir is “to deprive”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “day-poor-vwah”.

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Dépourvoir originates from the Latin word “deprivare”, meaning “to deprive”. In everyday French, it is most often used in the sense of taking something away or removing something from someone or something.

1) Je vais dépourvoir mon frère de ses privilèges si il continue à mal se comporter. (I will deprive my brother of his privileges if he continues to misbehave.)
2) Les parents doivent dépourvoir leurs enfants de tout danger potentiel. (Parents must deprive their children of any potential danger.)
3) Le président a été dépourvu de ses pouvoirs suite à un vote de défiance. (The president was deprived of his powers following a vote of no confidence.)

Dépourvoir – 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 dépourvoir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dépourvois	Je me dépourvois de toute envie de partir.	I am depriving myself of any desire to leave.
tu	dépourvois	Tu dépourvois cette pièce de toute beauté.	You are depriving this room of all beauty.
il	dépourvoit	Il dépourvoit son ennemi de toute force.	He is depriving his enemy of all strength.
elle	dépourvoit	Elle dépourvoit sa chanson de toute émotion.	She is depriving her song of all emotion.
on	dépourvoit	On se dépourvoit de tout jugement.	We are depriving ourselves of all judgment.
nous	dépourvoyons	Nous ne dépourvoyons pas notre pays de richesse.	We are not depriving our country of wealth.
vous	dépourvoyez	Vous dépourvoyez cette ville de toute sécurité.	You are depriving this city of all security.
ils	dépourvoient	Ils dépourvoient leur maison de tout meuble.	They are depriving their house of all furniture.
elles	dépourvoient	Elles dépourvoient leur ami de toute aide.	They are depriving their friend of all help.