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

Introduction to the verb dérider

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The English translation of the French verb dérider is “to make someone smile/laugh” or “to relax/unwind”. The infinitive form is pronounced as day-ree-day.

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The word dérider is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating a reversal or undoing) and the verb “rider” (meaning “to wrinkle” or “to crease”). In everyday French, dérider is often used figuratively to describe the action of making someone smile or laugh, or to describe the process of relaxing or unwinding.

Examples:

Il a réussi à me dérider avec sa blague. (He managed to make me smile/laugh with his joke.)
Après une longue journée de travail, rien de mieux qu’un bon film pour se dérider. (After a long day at work, nothing beats a good movie to relax/unwind.)
Ma grand-mère a toujours une histoire amusante pour dérider l’atmosphère. (My grandmother always has a funny story to lighten up the mood.)

Note: The translations provided are not word-for-word, but rather capture the intended meaning of the examples.

Dérider – 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 dérider

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	déride	Je déride facilement mes amis.	I easily cheer up my friends.
tu	dérides	Tu dérides souvent les gens.	You often cheer people up.
il	déride	Il déride sa famille avec des blagues.	He cheers up his family with jokes.
elle	déride	Elle déride tout le monde avec son sourire.	She cheers everyone up with her smile.
on	déride	On déride l’ambiance avec de la musique.	We cheer up the atmosphere with music.
nous	déridons	Nous déridons nos collègues avec nos histoires drôles.	We cheer up our colleagues with our funny stories.
vous	déridez	Vous déridez les invités avec votre bonne humeur.	You cheer up the guests with your good mood.
ils	dérident	Ils dérident les enfants avec des jeux.	They cheer up the children with games.
elles	dérident	Elles dérident les passants avec leurs plaisanteries.	They cheer up the passersby with their jokes.