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

Introduction to the verb disputer

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The English translation of the French verb “disputer” is “to argue” or “to dispute.” The infinitive form “disputer” is pronounced as [dees-poo-tey].

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The verb “disputer” originates from the Latin word “disputare,” meaning “to discuss” or “to debate.” In everyday French, it is commonly used to refer to engaging in an argument or dispute.

Examples:

Je ne veux pas disputer avec toi. (I don’t want to argue with you.)
Ils se disputent souvent à propos de politique. (They often argue about politics.)
Pourquoi est-ce que vous vous disputez encore ? (Why are you arguing again?)

Note: The pronunciation guide is provided in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).

Disputer – 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 disputer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dispute	Je dispute souvent avec mon frère.	I argue often with my brother.
tu	disputes	Tu disputes toujours avec ta sœur.	You argue always with your sister.
il	dispute	Il dispute souvent avec ses camarades.	He argues often with his classmates.
elle	dispute	Elle dispute souvent avec ses parents.	She argues often with her parents.
on	dispute	On dispute rarement dans cette famille.	One argues rarely in this family.
nous	disputons	Nous disputons le match de football.	We argue the football game.
vous	disputez	Vous disputez souvent au travail.	You argue often at work.
ils	disputent	Ils disputent le titre de championnat.	They argue the championship title.
elles	disputent	Elles disputent la dernière place.	They argue the last position.