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

Introduction to the verb déclinquer

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The English translation of the French verb “déclinquer” is “to fix” or “to repair” in the context of mechanical objects. The pronunciation of the infinitive form “déclinquer” is: day-klahn-kay.

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“Déclinquer” is a combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating reversal or removal) and the verb “clinquer” (meaning to clang or make a loud noise). It is primarily used in everyday French to describe the action of fixing or repairing something that is malfunctioning or broken.

Examples:

J’ai réussi à déclinquer ma vieille bicyclette. (I managed to fix my old bicycle.)
Il faut déclinquer le moteur de la voiture. (The car engine needs to be repaired.)
Nous avons déclinqué la télévision avant de la jeter. (We fixed the television before throwing it away.)

Déclinquer – 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 déclinquer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	déclenche	Je déclenche l’alarme tous les matins.	I trigger the alarm every morning.
Tu	déclenches	Tu déclenches souvent des controverses.	You often trigger controversies.
Il	déclenche	Il déclenche une réaction en chaîne.	He triggers a chain reaction.
Elle	déclenche	Elle déclenche des applaudissements.	She triggers applause.
On	déclenche	On déclenche les feux d’artifice.	We trigger the fireworks.
Nous	déclenchons	Nous déclenchons une enquête.	We trigger an investigation.
Vous	déclenchez	Vous déclenchez le processus.	You trigger the process.
Ils	déclenchent	Ils déclenchent une émeute.	They trigger a riot.
Elles	déclenchent	Elles déclenchent des réactions violentes.	They trigger violent reactions.