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

Introduction to the verb digérer

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The English translation of the French verb “digérer” is “to digest.” The infinitive form of “digérer” is pronounced as dee-zheh-ray.

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The word “digérer” has its origins in Latin, derived from the word “digestus,” meaning “to dissolve or put together.” In everyday French, “digérer” is most often used to refer to the process of digesting food, but it can also be used metaphorically to mean “to come to terms with” or “to process mentally.”

Examples of usage:

Je mange lentement pour mieux digérer. (I eat slowly to digest better.)
Il a du mal à digérer les critiques. (He struggles to come to terms with criticism.)
Après une longue discussion, il a enfin digéré la nouvelle. (After a long discussion, he finally processed the news.)

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Digérer – 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 digérer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je digère	Je digère lentement mon repas.	I digest my meal slowly.
Tu	tu digères	Tu digères facilement les aliments.	You (informal) digest food easily.
Il	il digère	Il digère bien les repas copieux.	He digests heavy meals well.
Elle	elle digère	Elle digère rapidement les fruits.	She digests fruits quickly.
On	on digère	On digère mieux les aliments cuits.	One digests cooked food better.
Nous	nous digérons	Nous digérons ensemble notre repas.	We digest our meal together.
Vous	vous digérez	Vous digérez lentement les aliments épicés.	You (formal/plural) digest spicy food slowly.
Ils	ils digèrent	Ils digèrent difficilement le lait.	They (masculine) digest milk with difficulty.
Elles	elles digèrent	Elles digèrent facilement les légumes.	They (feminine) digest vegetables easily.