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

Introduction to the verb désamidonner

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The English translation of the French verb “désamidonner” is “to remove starch.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “day-zah-mee-doh-nay.”

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“Désamidonner” is derived from the combination of the prefix “dés-” (meaning “remove” or “undo”) and the noun “amidon” (meaning “starch”). It is primarily used in everyday French in the context of cooking or food preparation, referring to the action of eliminating starch from a substance.

Examples:

Je vais désamidonner les pommes de terre avant de les frire. (I am going to remove the starch from the potatoes before frying them.)
La recette demande de désamidonner le riz avant la cuisson. (The recipe calls for removing the starch from the rice before cooking.)
Avant de faire la sauce, il faut désamidonner la farine. (Before making the sauce, you need to remove the starch from the flour.)

Désamidonner – 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 désamidonner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	désamidonne	Je désamidonne la chemise.	I un-starch the shirt.
Tu	désamidonnes	Tu désamidonnes tes vêtements.	You un-starch your clothes.
Il	désamidonne	Il désamidonne son pantalon.	He un-starches his pants.
Elle	désamidonne	Elle désamidonne sa jupe.	She un-starches her skirt.
On	désamidonne	On désamidonne les draps.	One un-starches the sheets.
Nous	désamidonnons	Nous désamidonnons nos chemises.	We un-starch our shirts.
Vous	désamidonnez	Vous désamidonnez votre robe.	You un-starch your dress.
Ils	désamidonnent	Ils désamidonnent leurs cravates.	They un-starch their ties.
Elles	désamidonnent	Elles désamidonnent leurs jupons.	They un-starch their petticoats.