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

Introduction to the verb disculper

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The English translation of the French verb “disculper” is “to exonerate” or “to clear (someone) of blame.” The infinitive form of “disculper” is pronounced as “dee-skewl-pey.”

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The word “disculper” originates from the Latin term “disculpare,” which means “to justify” or “to exonerate.” In everyday French, “disculper” is most often used to convey the act of clearing someone of blame, proving their innocence, or absolving them from guilt.

Three simple examples of using “disculper” in everyday French are:

Je vais tout faire pour me disculper de cette accusation.
(I will do everything to exonerate myself from this accusation.)
L’avocat a réussi à disculper son client grâce à des preuves solides.
(The lawyer managed to clear his client of blame thanks to solid evidence.)
Les caméras de surveillance ont permis de disculper le suspect.
(The surveillance cameras helped to exonerate the suspect.)

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Disculper – 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 disculper

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	disculpe	Je disculpe mon ami.	I acquit my friend.
tu	disculpes	Tu disculpes ta sœur.	You acquit your sister.
il	disculpe	Il disculpe le voleur.	He acquits the thief.
elle	disculpe	Elle disculpe son collègue.	She acquits her colleague.
on	disculpe	On disculpe les accusés.	We acquit the accused.
nous	disculpons	Nous disculpons l’équipe.	We acquit the team.
vous	disculpez	Vous disculpez les témoins.	You acquit the witnesses.
ils	disculpent	Ils disculpent les suspects.	They acquit the suspects.
elles	disculpent	Elles disculpent les coupables.	They acquit the guilty.