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

Introduction to the verb dindonner

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The English translation of the French verb dindonner is “to gobble” or “to make turkey noises.” The infinitive form of dindonner is pronounced as “dan-doh-neh.”

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Dindonner has its origins in the word “dindon,” which means “turkey” in French. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the sound that a turkey makes.

Examples of its usage:

Le dindon a commencé à dindonner dans la cour. (The turkey started gobbling in the yard.)
Pendant la fête, les dindes ont dindonné bruyamment. (During the party, the turkeys gobbled loudly.)
Les enfants ont ri en entendant le dindon dindonner dans la ferme. (The children laughed upon hearing the turkey gobble on the farm.)

Dindonner – 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 dindonner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dindonne	Je dindonne avec mes amis.	I’m having turkey with my friends.
tu	dindonnes	Tu dindonnes souvent le dimanche.	You often have turkey on Sundays.
il	dindonne	Il dindonne avec sa famille.	He’s having turkey with his family.
elle	dindonne	Elle dindonne chez ses grands-parents.	She’s having turkey at her grandparents’ house.
on	dindonne	On dindonne en famille.	We’re having turkey as a family.
nous	dindonnons	Nous dindonnons tous les ans à Noël.	We have turkey every year at Christmas.
vous	dindonnez	Vous dindonnez au restaurant ce soir.	You’re having turkey at the restaurant tonight.
ils	dindonnent	Ils dindonnent ensemble chaque Thanksgiving.	They have turkey together every Thanksgiving.
elles	dindonnent	Elles dindonnent à la fête de l’école.	They’re having turkey at the school party.