Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb sous-évaluer

Introduction to the verb sous-évaluer

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The English translation of sous-évaluer is “to undervalue.” It is pronounced “soo-zay-vah-lay.”

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The word sous-évaluer comes from the combination of the French words “sous” (under) and “évaluer” (to evaluate). It is most often used in every day French to describe the act of assigning a lower value or importance to something or someone than is actually deserved.

Examples:

Je ne veux pas sous-évaluer tes talents. (I don’t want to undervalue your talents.)
Il ne faut pas sous-évaluer l’importance de l’éducation. (We must not underestimate the importance of education.)
Les critiques ont sous-évalué le film, il mérite beaucoup plus de reconnaissance. (The critics undervalued the movie, it deserves much more recognition.)

Sous-Évaluer – 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 sous-évaluer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	sous-évalue	Je sous-évalue la propriété.	I undervalue the property.
Tu	sous-évalues	Tu sous-évalues tes compétences.	You undervalue your skills.
Il	sous-évalue	Il sous-évalue le marché.	He undervalues the market.
Elle	sous-évalue	Elle sous-évalue sa contribution.	She undervalues her contribution.
On	sous-évalue	On sous-évalue nos capacités.	We undervalue our abilities.
Nous	sous-évaluons	Nous sous-évaluons l’impact.	We undervalue the impact.
Vous	sous-évaluez	Vous sous-évaluez les risques.	You undervalue the risks.
Ils	sous-évaluent	Ils sous-évaluent les coûts.	They undervalue the costs.
Elles	sous-évaluent	Elles sous-évaluent leur travail.	They undervalue their work.