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

Introduction to the verb déshériter

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The English translation of the French verb “déshériter” is “to disinherit.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “déshériter” is [de-ze-ri-te].

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Déshériter originates from the combination of the prefix “dé-” meaning “dis-” or “un-” and the verb “hériter” meaning “to inherit.” It is often used in everyday French to describe the act of depriving someone of their inheritance or excluding them from receiving their rightful share.

Examples:

Il a décidé de déshériter son fils unique. (He decided to disinherit his only son.)
Elle a été déshéritée par sa famille à cause de son mariage. (She was disinherited by her family because of her marriage.)
Le père a menacé de déshériter ses enfants s’ils ne respectent pas sa volonté. (The father threatened to disinherit his children if they don’t respect his wishes.)

Déshériter – 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 déshériter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	déshérite	Je déshérite mon fils.	I disinherit my son.
tu	déshérites	Tu déshérites ta sœur.	You disinherit your sister.
il	déshérite	Il déshérite son frère.	He disinherits his brother.
elle	déshérite	Elle déshérite sa mère.	She disinherits her mother.
on	déshérite	On déshérite nos enfants.	We disinherit our children.
nous	déshéritons	Nous déshéritons nos petits-enfants.	We disinherit our grandchildren.
vous	déshéritez	Vous déshéritez vos neveux.	You disinherit your nephews.
ils	déshéritent	Ils déshéritent leurs cousins.	They disinherit their cousins.
elles	déshéritent	Elles déshéritent leurs tantes.	They disinherit their aunts.