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

Introduction to the verb débraser

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The English translation of the French verb “débraser” is “to unsolder.” The infinitive form “débraser” is pronounced as “day-brah-zay.”

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Débraser originates from the Old French word “desbraser,” which means “to remove from the fire.” In everyday French, débraser is commonly used in the context of soldering or welding. It refers to the action of separating or removing a soldered or welded joint.

Examples:

Je vais débraser les fils électriques pour réparer la lampe.
(I am going to unsolder the electrical wires to repair the lamp.)
Le plombier a dû débraser le tuyau pour effectuer la réparation.
(The plumber had to unsolder the pipe to carry out the repair.)
Pour modifier le circuit imprimé, il faut d’abord débraser les composants électroniques.
(To modify the printed circuit board, you first need to unsolder the electronic components.)

Débraser – 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 débraser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	débrase	Je débrase la pièce.	I unfasten the piece.
Tu	débrases	Tu débrases le câble.	You unfasten the cable.
Il	débrase	Il débrase la porte.	He unfastens the door.
Elle	débrase	Elle débrase la fenêtre.	She unfastens the window.
On	débrase	On débrase le colis.	One unfastens the package.
Nous	débrasons	Nous débrasons les cartons.	We unfasten the boxes.
Vous	débrasez	Vous débrasez le bouton.	You unfasten the button.
Ils	débrasent	Ils débrasent les attaches.	They unfasten the fasteners.
Elles	débrasent	Elles débrasent les ceintures.	They unfasten the belts.