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

Introduction to the verb disserter

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The English translation of the French verb “disserter” is “to discourse” or “to discuss.” The infinitive form of disserter, pronounced as “dee-ser-tay,” comes from the Latin word “dissertare,” meaning “to argue” or “to discuss.”

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In everyday French, “disserter” is commonly used to refer to a formal or academic discussion or debate on a specific topic. It implies a thoughtful and well-argued analysis.

Examples:

Il a disserté pendant des heures sur l’importance de l’éducation.
(He discoursed for hours on the importance of education.)
Les étudiants devront disserter sur le rôle de la technologie dans notre société.
(The students will have to discuss the role of technology in our society.)
La conférence a permis aux chercheurs de disserter sur les nouvelles découvertes en astrophysique.
(The conference allowed researchers to discourse on the new discoveries in astrophysics.)

Disserter – 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 disserter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	disserte	Je disserte sur la littérature.	I am writing an essay on literature.
Tu	dissertes	Tu dissertes avec intelligence.	You are discussing intelligently.
Il	disserte	Il disserte depuis une heure.	He has been dissertating for an hour.
Elle	disserte	Elle disserte sur l’histoire.	She is writing an essay on history.
On	disserte	On disserte sur différents sujets.	One is dissertating on various subjects.
Nous	dissertons	Nous dissertons en groupe.	We are discussing as a group.
Vous	dissertez	Vous dissertez avec passion.	You are discussing passionately.
Ils	dissertent	Ils dissertent sur la politique.	They are writing essays on politics.
Elles	dissertent	Elles dissertent sur la philosophie.	They are writing essays on philosophy.