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

Introduction to the verb déblayer

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The English translation of the French verb déblayer is “to clear” or “to clear away”. The infinitive form of déblayer is pronounced as “day-blay-ay”.

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The word déblayer is derived from the Old French verb “bleier”, which means “to clear”. It is composed of the prefix “dé-” (meaning “to remove” or “to undo”) and the verb “blayer” (meaning “to clear” or “to sweep away”).

In everyday French, déblayer is commonly used to describe the action of removing or clearing away objects, debris, or obstacles.

Examples of its usage include:

J’ai déblayé la table après le dîner. (I cleared the table after dinner.)
Les ouvriers déblayent la neige sur les routes. (The workers are clearing away the snow from the roads.)
Nous devons déblayer les gravats après les travaux de construction. (We have to clear away the rubble after the construction work.)

Please note that the translations provided are not verbatim, but aim to convey the meaning of the sentences.

Déblayer – 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 déblayer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	déblaye	Je déblaye la neige.	I clear the snow.
Tu	déblayes	Tu déblayes les débris.	You clear the debris.
Il	déblaye	Il déblaye la route.	He clears the road.
Elle	déblaye	Elle déblaye le chemin.	She clears the path.
On	déblaye	On déblaye le chantier.	One clears the construction site.
Nous	déblayons	Nous déblayons la cave.	We clear the basement.
Vous	déblayez	Vous déblayez les gravats.	You clear the rubble.
Ils	déblayent	Ils déblayent le terrain.	They clear the field.
Elles	déblayent	Elles déblayent la salle.	They clear the room.