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

Introduction to the verb décarreler

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The English translation of the French verb décarreler is “to remove tiles.” The infinitive form of décarreler is pronounced as “day-kah-reh-lay.”

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Décarreler is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (meaning “to remove”) and the verb “carreler” (meaning “to tile”). In everyday French, décarreler is used to refer to the action of removing tiles from a surface, typically in the context of renovation or repair work.

Examples:

Je vais décarreler la salle de bains ce week-end. (I am going to remove the tiles in the bathroom this weekend.)
Il faut décarreler le sol avant de poser le nouveau carrelage. (We need to remove the tiles from the floor before installing the new tiles.)
Nous avons décarrelé la cuisine pour refaire la plomberie. (We removed the tiles in the kitchen to redo the plumbing.)

Note: The pronunciation provided is an approximation using English phonetics.

Décarreler – 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 décarreler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	décarrelle	Je décarrelle la salle de bain.	I am removing the tiles in the bathroom.
Tu	décarrelles	Tu décarrelles la cuisine.	You are removing the tiles in the kitchen.
Il	décarrelle	Il décarrelle le salon.	He is removing the tiles in the living room.
Elle	décarrelle	Elle décarrelle la chambre.	She is removing the tiles in the bedroom.
On	décarrelle	On décarrelle l’entrée.	One/We are removing the tiles in the entrance.
Nous	décarrelons	Nous décarrelons la terrasse.	We are removing the tiles on the terrace.
Vous	décarrelez	Vous décarrelez la salle de bain.	You are removing the tiles in the bathroom.
Ils	décarrellent	Ils décarrellent le couloir.	They are removing the tiles in the hallway.
Elles	décarrellent	Elles décarrellent la cuisine.	They are removing the tiles in the kitchen.