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

Introduction to the verb déverguer

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The English translation of the French verb “déverguer” is “to break in (a horse)”. The infinitive form of “déverguer” is pronounced as /de.vɛʁ.ɡe/.

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Déverguer originates from the Old French word “verguer” which means “to put a halter on,” and “dé-” which is a prefix indicating reversal. It is most often used in everyday French in the context of horse training or horsemanship.

Examples of usage:

J’ai besoin de déverguer ce jeune cheval. (I need to break in this young horse.)
Le dresseur a réussi à déverguer le poulain sauvage. (The trainer managed to break in the wild foal.)
Nous avons passé plusieurs semaines à déverguer les chevaux de l’écurie. (We spent several weeks breaking in the horses at the stable.)

(Note: The translations provided are literal translations and may vary depending on the context.)

Déverguer – 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 déverguer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	dévergue	Je dévergue tous les jours.	I unbridle every day.
Tu	dévergues	Tu dévergues ton cheval.	You unbridle your horse.
Il	dévergue	Il dévergue le nouveau cheval.	He unbridles the new horse.
Elle	dévergue	Elle dévergue son cheval.	She unbridles her horse.
On	dévergue	On dévergue les chevaux.	One unbridles the horses.
Nous	déverguons	Nous déverguons nos chevaux.	We unbridle our horses.
Vous	déverguez	Vous déverguez ces chevaux.	You unbridle these horses.
Ils	déverguent	Ils déverguent tous les chevaux.	They unbridle all the horses.
Elles	déverguent	Elles déverguent leurs chevaux.	They unbridle their horses.