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

Introduction to the verb dialoguer

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The English translation of the French verb “dialoguer” is “to dialogue”. The infinitive form “dialoguer” is pronounced as “dee-ah-loh-geh”.

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The word “dialoguer” comes from the Latin word “dialogare”, which means “to converse”. In everyday French, it is commonly used to express the act of having a conversation or engaging in a dialogue with someone.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Je souhaite dialoguer avec lui pour résoudre ce problème.
(I want to dialogue with him to solve this problem.)
Les étudiants ont dialogué de manière constructive lors du débat.
(The students dialogued in a constructive manner during the debate.)
Nous devons dialoguer ouvertement pour mieux nous comprendre.
(We need to dialogue openly to better understand each other.)

Dialoguer – 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 dialoguer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dialogue	Je dialogue avec elle.	I dialogue with her.
tu	dialogues	Tu dialogues souvent.	You dialogue often.
il	dialogue	Il dialogue avec son frère.	He dialogues with his brother.
elle	dialogue	Elle dialogue avec eux.	She dialogues with them.
on	dialogue	On dialogue en classe.	One dialogues in class.
nous	dialoguons	Nous dialoguons en anglais.	We dialogue in English.
vous	dialoguez	Vous dialoguez avec moi.	You dialogue with me.
ils	dialoguent	Ils dialoguent entre eux.	They dialogue amongst themselves.
elles	dialoguent	Elles dialoguent en groupe.	They dialogue in a group.