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

Introduction to the verb discounter

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The English translation of the French verb “discounter” is “to discount.” The infinitive form of “discounter” is pronounced as “dees-kown-tey.”

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The word “discounter” originates from the French word “discount,” which comes from the English word with the same meaning. In everyday French, “discounter” is most commonly used to refer to the action of offering a reduced price or discount on a product or service.

Examples:

Nous allons discountez tous les articles en magasin. (We are going to discount all the items in the store.)
J’ai obtenu une réduction en discountant mes achats en ligne. (I got a discount by discounting my online purchases.)
Ils discountent leurs prix pendant les soldes. (They discount their prices during the sales.)

English translations:

We are going to put all the items in the store on sale.
I got a discount by discounting my online purchases.
They reduce their prices during the sales.

Discounter – 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 discounter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	discounte	Je discounte souvent.	I often discount.
tu	discountes	Tu discountes tout le temps.	You discount all the time.
il	discounte	Il discounte les produits.	He discounts the products.
elle	discounte	Elle discounte les articles.	She discounts the items.
on	discounte	On discounte les prix.	We discount the prices.
nous	discountons	Nous discountons les achats.	We discount the purchases.
vous	discountez	Vous discountez les offres.	You discount the offers.
ils	discountent	Ils discountent les marchandises.	They discount the goods.
elles	discountent	Elles discountent les ventes.	They discount the sales.