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

Introduction to the verb désavantager

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The English translation of the French verb désavantager is “to disadvantage.” The infinitive form of désavantager is pronounced as “day-zah-vahn-tah-zhay.”

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The term désavantager originates from the combination of the prefix “dés-” (meaning “un-” or “dis-“) and the verb “avantager” (meaning “to advantage” or “to benefit”). It is most often used in everyday French to express the action of putting someone at a disadvantage or causing a disadvantageous situation.

Examples:

Ils ne veulent pas désavantager les enfants en augmentant les frais scolaires. (They don’t want to disadvantage the children by increasing school fees.)
Les nouvelles politiques risquent de désavantager les petites entreprises. (The new policies may disadvantage small businesses.)
Le système actuel désavantage les personnes handicapées. (The current system disadvantages people with disabilities.)

Désavantager – 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 désavantager

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	désavantage	Je désavantage mon frère.	I disadvantage my brother.
tu	désavantages	Tu désavantages ton ami.	You disadvantage your friend.
il	désavantage	Il désavantage son collègue.	He disadvantages his colleague.
elle	désavantage	Elle désavantage sa voisine.	She disadvantages her neighbor.
on	désavantage	On désavantage les élèves.	One disadvantages the students.
nous	désavantageons	Nous désavantageons nos concurrents.	We disadvantage our competitors.
vous	désavantagez	Vous désavantagez vos adversaires.	You disadvantage your opponents.
ils	désavantagent	Ils désavantagent leurs employés.	They disadvantage their employees.
elles	désavantagent	Elles désavantagent leurs enfants.	They disadvantage their children.