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

Introduction to the verb dévoiler

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The English translation of the French verb “dévoiler” is “to unveil.” The infinitive form of dévoiler is pronounced as “deh-vwah-leh.”

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Dévoiler originates from the Old French word “desvoiler,” which comes from the Latin “dis-” (meaning “apart” or “away”) and “velum” (meaning “veil” or “curtain”). In everyday French, dévoiler is commonly used to mean revealing or making something known that was previously hidden or secret.

Examples:

Le réalisateur a dévoilé son nouveau film lors du festival. (The director unveiled his new film at the festival.)
Elle a dévoilé ses talents de chanteuse lors de la soirée. (She unveiled her singing talents during the evening.)
La conférence de presse a été organisée pour dévoiler les résultats de l’étude. (The press conference was organized to unveil the study results.)

Dévoiler – 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 dévoiler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	dévoile	Je dévoile mes sentiments	I reveal my feelings
Tu	dévoiles	Tu dévoiles la vérité	You reveal the truth
Il	dévoile	Il dévoile son projet	He reveals his project
Elle	dévoile	Elle dévoile sa stratégie	She reveals her strategy
On	dévoile	On dévoile les résultats	One reveals the results
Nous	dévoilons	Nous dévoilons notre plan	We reveal our plan
Vous	dévoilez	Vous dévoilez vos intentions	You reveal your intentions
Ils	dévoilent	Ils dévoilent leurs secrets	They reveal their secrets (masculine)
Elles	dévoilent	Elles dévoilent leurs identités	They reveal their identities (feminine)