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

Introduction to the verb dissoudre

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The English translation of the French verb dissoudre is “to dissolve.” It is pronounced “dee-sood-ruh” in its infinitive form.

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The word dissoudre comes from the Latin verb dissolvere, meaning “to loosen or break apart.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of chemistry, to describe the process of a solid substance breaking down and mixing into a liquid. It can also be used in a figurative sense to describe the breaking up or dissolution of a group or relationship.

Examples:

Nous devons dissoudre le sel dans l’eau pour faire une solution. (We must dissolve the salt in water to make a solution.)
Le nouveau gouvernement a l’intention de dissoudre l’ancien système économique. (The new government intends to dissolve the old economic system.)
Les enfants aiment dissoudre les comprimés dans l’eau pour en faire une boisson colorée. (Children enjoy dissolving tablets in water to make a colored drink.)

Dissoudre – 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 dissoudre

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dissous	Je dissous du sucre dans l’eau.	I dissolve sugar in the water.
tu	dissous	Tu dissous le comprimé dans de l’eau.	You dissolve the tablet in water.
il	dissout	Il dissout la société.	He dissolves the company.
elle	dissout	Elle dissout la colle avec de l’acétone.	She dissolves the glue with acetone.
on	dissout	On dissout la poudre dans l’eau.	We dissolve the powder in water.
nous	dissolvons	Nous dissolvons le cachet dans de l’eau chaude.	We dissolve the pill in hot water.
vous	dissolvez	Vous dissolvez le sucre dans le café.	You dissolve the sugar in the coffee.
ils	dissolvent	Ils dissolvent l’assemblée.	They dissolve the assembly.
elles	dissolvent	Elles dissolvent le mariage.	They dissolve the marriage.