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

Introduction to the verb déverdir

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The English translation of the French verb déverdir is “to green up” or “to become green again.” It is pronounced as “day-vair-dear” in its infinitive form.

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The word déverdir comes from the combination of the prefix “dé-” which indicates reversal or undoing and the root word “verdir” which means “to green.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the process of something becoming green again after being dry or colorless.

Examples:

Les arbres ont commencé à déverdir après la pluie. (The trees started to green up after the rain.)
J’ai arrosé mes plantes pour les faire déverdir. (I watered my plants to make them green up.)
La pelouse a déverdi après avoir été jaune pendant la sécheresse. (The lawn greened up after being yellow during the drought.)

Déverdir – 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 déverdir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je déverdis	Je déverdis mon jardin tous les printemps.	I green up my garden every spring.
Tu	Tu déverdis	Tu déverdis les feuilles de l’arbre.	You green up the leaves of the tree.
Il	Il déverdit	Il déverdit la pelouse avec un engrais.	He greens up the lawn with fertilizer.
Elle	Elle déverdit	Elle déverdit les plantes en pot sur le balcon.	She greens up the potted plants on the balcony.
On	On déverdit	On déverdit les murs de la maison.	We green up the walls of the house.
Nous	Nous déverdissons	Nous déverdissons notre environnement avec des actions écologiques.	We green up our environment with ecological actions.
Vous	Vous déverdissez	Vous déverdissez votre esprit en pratiquant la méditation.	You green up your mind by practicing meditation.
Ils	Ils déverdissent	Ils déverdissent la ville en plantant des arbres.	They green up the city by planting trees.
Elles	Elles déverdissent	Elles déverdissent leur alimentation en mangeant plus de légumes.	They green up their diet by eating more vegetables.