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

Introduction to the verb décavaillonner

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The English translation of the French verb décavaillonner is “to hill up”.
The infinitive form, décavaillonner, is pronounced as “de-kah-vah-yoh-nay”.

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The word décavaillonner originates from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (which indicates separation or reversal) and the noun “cavaillon” (meaning a furrow or trench in the soil). It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the agricultural practice of forming small ridges or mounds of soil around the base of plants, typically done to promote root development or protect against frost.

Examples of usage:

J’ai décavaillonné les plants de pommes de terre. (I hilled up the potato plants.)
Il est important de décavaillonner les jeunes pousses de haricots. (It is important to hill up the young bean shoots.)
Les viticulteurs décavaillonnent les vignes pour protéger les racines des gelées. (Winemakers hill up the vines to protect the roots from frost.)

Décavaillonner – 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 décavaillonner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	décavaillonne	Je décavaillonne les mauvaises herbes.	I weed out the weeds.
Tu	décavaillonnes	Tu décavaillonnes le champ chaque semaine.	You weed out the field every week.
Il	décavaillonne	Il décavaillonne la terre pour planter des légumes.	He weeds out the soil to plant vegetables.
Elle	décavaillonne	Elle décavaillonne les plates-bandes du jardin.	She weeds out the flowerbeds in the garden.
On	décavaillonne	On décavaillonne les parterres d’herbes aromatiques.	One weeds out the herb beds.
Nous	décavaillonnons	Nous décavaillonnons les plantations de tomates.	We weed out the tomato plantations.
Vous	décavaillonnez	Vous décavaillonnez les rangées de fleurs.	You weed out the rows of flowers.
Ils	décavaillonnent	Ils décavaillonnent les champs de maïs.	They weed out the corn fields.
Elles	décavaillonnent	Elles décavaillonnent les vignes.	They weed out the vineyards.