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

Introduction to the verb débosseler

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The English translation of the verb débosseler is “to remove a dent”. The infinitive form is pronounced as “day-boss-uh-lay”.

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Débosseler is derived from the combination of two words: “dé-” (a prefix indicating reversal or removal) and “bosse” (meaning “dent” or “bump”). It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of repairing or removing dents from various surfaces, especially those of vehicles.

Here are three simple examples of débosseler in usage:

Je vais débosseler ma voiture demain.
(I am going to remove the dent from my car tomorrow.)
Le garagiste a débosselé le capot abîmé.
(The mechanic removed the dent from the damaged hood.)
Nous avons besoin de débosseler ce panneau en métal.
(We need to remove the dent from this metal panel.)

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Débosseler – 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 débosseler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	débosselle	Je débosselle ma voiture.	I fix my car.
Tu	débosselles	Tu débosselles ton vélo.	You fix your bike.
Il	débossele	Il débossele sa moto.	He fixes his motorcycle.
Elle	débossele	Elle débossele son scooter.	She fixes her scooter.
On	débossele	On débossele notre voiture.	We fix our car.
Nous	débosselons	Nous débosselons nos vélos.	We fix our bikes.
Vous	débosselez	Vous débosselez votre moto.	You fix your motorcycle.
Ils	débosselent	Ils débosselent leurs scooters.	They fix their scooters.
Elles	débosselent	Elles débosselent leurs voitures.	They fix their cars.