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

Introduction to the verb disjoindre

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The English translation of the French verb disjoindre is “to disconnect” or “to separate.” It is pronounced as “deez-zhwan-druh” in its infinitive form.

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Disjoindre comes from the Old French word “desjoindre,” which is a combination of the prefix “des-” meaning “apart” and the Latin word “iungere” meaning “to join.” It is often used in everyday French to describe the act of separating or disconnecting something.

Examples:

Je dois disjoindre le câble électrique avant de commencer la réparation. (I have to disconnect the power cable before starting the repair.)
La thérapie vise à disjoindre les pensées négatives des émotions. (Therapy aims to separate negative thoughts from emotions.)
Nous devons disjoindre nos comptes bancaires après le divorce. (We need to separate our bank accounts after the divorce.)

Disjoindre – 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 disjoindre

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je disjoint	Je disjoint les pièces.	I am separating the rooms.
tu	tu disjoint	Tu disjoint les mots.	You are disjointing the words.
il	il disjoint	Il disjoint les os.	He is disjointing the bones.
elle	elle disjoint	Elle disjoint les idées.	She is disjointing the ideas.
on	on disjoint	On disjoint les éléments.	One is separating the elements.
nous	nous disjoignons	Nous disjoignons les tâches.	We are disjointing the tasks.
vous	vous disjointez	Vous disjointez les vêtements.	You are disjointing the clothes.
ils	ils disjointent	Ils disjointent les parties.	They are disjointing the parts.
elles	elles disjointent	Elles disjointent les pièces.	They are disjointing the pieces.