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

Introduction to the verb déclasser

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The English translation of the French verb déclasser is “to downgrade.” The infinitive form déclasser is pronounced as “dey-kla-sey.”

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Déclasser is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating reversal or negation) and the verb “classer” (to classify or categorize). In everyday French, déclasser is commonly used to describe the action of lowering someone or something from a higher rank or social class.

Examples:

Ils ont déclassé l’équipe de football suite à leur mauvaise performance.
(They downgraded the football team due to their poor performance.)
La crise économique a déclassé de nombreux employés.
(The economic crisis downgraded many employees.)
Ne laisse pas cette critique te déclasser, continue à travailler dur.
(Don’t let that criticism downgrade you, keep working hard.)

Déclasser – 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 déclasser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	déclasse	Je déclasse mes concurrents.	I outclass my competitors.
tu	déclasses	Tu déclasses cette équipe.	You outclass this team.
il	déclasse	Il déclasse son adversaire.	He outclasses his opponent.
elle	déclasse	Elle déclasse sa rivale.	She outclasses her rival.
on	déclasse	On déclasse nos concurrents.	We outclass our competitors.
nous	déclassons	Nous déclassons cette équipe.	We outclass this team.
vous	déclassez	Vous déclassez votre adversaire.	You outclass your opponent.
ils	déclassent	Ils déclassent leurs concurrents.	They outclass their competitors.
elles	déclassent	Elles déclassent leurs rivales.	They outclass their rivals.