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

Introduction to the verb exhéréder

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to disinherit [ɛɡzeʀede]

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Exhéréder originates from the combination of the prefix “ex-” (which indicates a negation) and the verb “hériter” (to inherit). It is most often used in legal contexts to refer to the act of depriving someone of their right to inherit.

Examples:

Il a décidé d’exhéréder son fils après une dispute familiale. (He decided to disinherit his son after a family dispute.)
Le testateur a rédigé un testament pour exhéréder son ex-épouse. (The testator wrote a will to disinherit his ex-wife.)
Les parents ne peuvent pas exhéréder leurs enfants sans une raison valable. (Parents cannot disinherit their children without a valid reason.)

Exhéréder – 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 exhéréder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’exhèrede	J’exhèrede ma sœur.	I disinherit my sister.
Tu	tu exhérèdes	Tu exhérèdes ton fils.	You disinherit your son.
Il	il exhérède	Il exhérède son neveu.	He disinherits his nephew.
Elle	elle exhérède	Elle exhérède sa nièce.	She disinherits her niece.
On	on exhérède	On exhérède nos enfants.	We disinherit our children.
Nous	nous exhérons	Nous exhérons nos parents.	We disinherit our parents.
Vous	vous exhérez	Vous exhérez votre frère.	You disinherit your brother.
Ils	ils exhèrent	Ils exhèrent leurs héritiers.	They disinherit their heirs.
Elles	elles exhèrent	Elles exhèrent leurs filles.	They disinherit their daughters.