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

Introduction to the verb divulguer

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The English translation of the French verb “divulguer” is “to disclose” or “to reveal.” The infinitive form of “divulguer” is pronounced as dee-vool-gey.

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The word “divulguer” originated from the Latin word “vulgare,” which means “to make public.” In everyday French, “divulguer” is commonly used to express the act of making something known or sharing information that was previously confidential or secret.

Examples:

Je ne peux pas divulguer les détails de l’enquête. (I cannot disclose the details of the investigation.)
Il a divulgué le nom du gagnant avant la fin du concours. (He revealed the name of the winner before the end of the contest.)
Il est important de ne pas divulguer ses informations personnelles en ligne. (It is important not to disclose personal information online.)

Divulguer – 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 divulguer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	divulgue	Je divulgue mes secrets.	I disclose my secrets.
tu	divulgues	Tu divulgues une information.	You disclose information.
il	divulgue	Il divulgue la vérité.	He discloses the truth.
elle	divulgue	Elle divulgue ses intentions.	She discloses her intentions.
on	divulgue	On divulgue des informations confidentielles.	One discloses confidential information.
nous	divulguons	Nous divulguons nos projets.	We disclose our plans.
vous	divulguez	Vous divulguez des données importantes.	You disclose important data.
ils	divulguent	Ils divulguent leurs sources.	They disclose their sources.
elles	divulguent	Elles divulguent des secrets d’État.	They disclose state secrets.