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

Introduction to the verb décentraliser

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The English translation of the French verb décentraliser is “to decentralize.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form décentraliser is “day-son-truh-lee-zay.”

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Décentraliser originates from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (meaning “dis-” or “un-“) and the word “centraliser” (meaning “to centralize”). In everyday French, décentraliser is commonly used to refer to the act of transferring power, decision-making authority, or resources from a central authority to local or regional levels.

Examples of usage:

Nous devons décentraliser certaines compétences de l’État vers les collectivités locales. (We need to decentralize certain powers from the State to local authorities.)
La société a décidé de décentraliser sa production pour favoriser les régions. (The company has decided to decentralize its production to support the regions.)
Il est important de décentraliser les moyens financiers afin de promouvoir le développement des zones rurales. (It is important to decentralize financial resources to promote the development of rural areas.)

Décentraliser – 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 décentraliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	décentralise	Je décentralise l’administration.	I decentralize the administration.
tu	décentralises	Tu décentralises les compétences.	You decentralize the competencies.
il	décentralise	Il décentralise le pouvoir.	He decentralizes the power.
elle	décentralise	Elle décentralise la gestion.	She decentralizes the management.
on	décentralise	On décentralise les décisions.	One decentralizes the decisions.
nous	décentralisons	Nous décentralisons les ressources.	We decentralize the resources.
vous	décentralisez	Vous décentralisez les activités.	You decentralize the activities.
ils	décentralisent	Ils décentralisent les financements.	They decentralize the funding.
elles	décentralisent	Elles décentralisent les services.	They decentralize the services.