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

Introduction to the verb décléricaliser

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To décléricaliser means “to secularize” in English. The infinitive form is pronounced as “day-klay-ree-kah-lee-zay”.

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Décléricaliser is derived from the French noun “clergé” (clergy) and the prefix “dé-” (which indicates negation or reversal). It refers to the process of removing or reducing the influence of the clergy or the Church in a secular context.

Three examples of its usage are:

La Révolution française a décléricalisé l’État. (The French Revolution secularized the State.)
Beaucoup de pays européens ont décléricalisé leur système éducatif. (Many European countries secularized their education system.)
Ce parti politique souhaite décléricaliser la société. (This political party aims to secularize society.)

Décléricaliser – 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 décléricaliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	décléricalise	Je décléricalise l’église locale.	I secularize the local church.
tu	décléricialises	Tu décléricialises ton discours.	You secularize your speech.
il	décléricialise	Il décléricialise la société.	He secularizes society.
elle	décléricialise	Elle décléricialise le système éducatif.	She secularizes the educational system.
on	décléricialise	On décléricialise les traditions.	One secularizes traditions.
nous	décléricialisons	Nous décléricialisons le gouvernement.	We secularize the government.
vous	décléricialisez	Vous décléricialisez vos pratiques.	You secularize your practices.
ils	décléricialisent	Ils décléricialisent les institutions.	They secularize the institutions.
elles	décléricialisent	Elles décléricialisent les cérémonies.	They secularize the ceremonies.