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

Introduction to the verb dissuader

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The English translation of the French verb “dissuader” is “to dissuade”. The infinitive form of “dissuader” is pronounced as “dee-swey-dey”.

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The word “dissuader” comes from the Latin word “dissuadere” which means “to advise against”. In everyday French, “dissuader” is used to express the act of persuading someone not to do something or to discourage them from taking a particular course of action.

Examples:

Il essaie de me dissuader de partir en vacances. (He is trying to dissuade me from going on vacation.)
Les parents tentent de dissuader leurs enfants de fumer. (Parents try to dissuade their children from smoking.)
On ne peut pas la dissuader de poursuivre ses rêves. (We cannot dissuade her from pursuing her dreams.)

Dissuader – 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 dissuader

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dissuade	Je dissuade mon ami d’arrêter ses études.	I dissuade my friend from quitting his studies.
tu	dissuades	Tu dissuades ta sœur de sortir tard.	You dissuade your sister from going out late.
il	dissuade	Il dissuade son collègue de prendre des risques.	He dissuades his colleague from taking risks.
elle	dissuade	Elle dissuade son ami de faire une erreur.	She dissuades her friend from making a mistake.
on	dissuade	On dissuade les enfants de manger trop de sucreries.	We dissuade children from eating too many sweets.
nous	dissuadons	Nous dissuadons nos voisins de vendre leur maison.	We dissuade our neighbors from selling their house.
vous	dissuadez	Vous dissuadez vos parents de partir en vacances.	You dissuade your parents from going on vacation.
ils	dissuadent	Ils dissuadent leurs enfants de regarder la télévision avant de dormir.	They dissuade their children from watching TV before sleeping.
elles	dissuadent	Elles dissuadent leurs amis de fumer.	They dissuade their friends from smoking.