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

Introduction to the verb décadrer

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The English translation of the French verb “décadrer” is “to unframe” or “to remove from the frame.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “décadrer” is [de-ka-dʁe].

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Décadrer is derived from the prefix “dé-” (indicating reversal or removal) and the noun “cadre” (frame). In everyday French, décadrer is often used to refer to the action of taking something out of its frame or removing it from a predefined context.

Examples:

J’ai décadré la photo pour la mettre dans un nouvel encadrement.
(I unframed the picture to put it into a new frame.)
Il a décadré le tableau du mur pour le nettoyer.
(He removed the painting from the wall to clean it.)
Nous avons décadré le texte du document pour le reformater.
(We took the text out of the document’s frame to reformat it.)

Décadrer – 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 décadrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	décadre	Je décadre	I am not in line
Tu	décadres	Tu décadres	You are not in line
Il	décadre	Il décadre	He is not in line
Elle	décadre	Elle décadre	She is not in line
On	décadre	On décadre	One is not in line
Nous	décadrons	Nous décadrons	We are not in line
Vous	décadrez	Vous décadrez	You are not in line
Ils	décadrent	Ils décadrent	They are not in line (masculine)
Elles	décadrent	Elles décadrent	They are not in line (feminine)