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

Introduction to the verb débillarder

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The English translation of the French verb “débillarder” is “to unhook”. The pronunciation of the infinitive form “débillarder” is [day-bee-yar-deh].

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Débillarder is derived from the word “billard,” which refers to a billiard table. In everyday French, débillarder is most often used in the context of billiards or pool, where it means to unhook the balls that are stuck together.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Je vais débillarder les boules coincées. (I am going to unhook the stuck balls.)
Il a réussi à débillarder les trois boules en une seule fois. (He managed to unhook the three balls all at once.)
Nous devons débillarder la boule blanche pour continuer la partie. (We need to unhook the white ball to continue the game.)

Débillarder – 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 débillarder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	débillarde	Je débillarde les meubles.	I dismantle the furniture.
Tu	débillardes	Tu débillardes le placard.	You dismantle the cupboard.
Il	débillarde	Il débillarde la commode.	He dismantles the chest of drawers.
Elle	débillarde	Elle débillarde la table.	She dismantles the table.
On	débillarde	On débillarde les étagères.	One dismantles the shelves.
Nous	débillardons	Nous débillardons le buffet.	We dismantle the sideboard.
Vous	débillardez	Vous débillardez les chaises.	You dismantle the chairs.
Ils	débillardent	Ils débillardent les armoires.	They dismantle the wardrobes.
Elles	débillardent	Elles débillardent les bureaux.	They dismantle the desks.