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

Introduction to the verb décloisonner

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The English translation of the French verb “décloisonner” is “to break down barriers” or “to remove partitions”. The infinitive form “décloisonner” is pronounced as “day-klo-az-nay”.

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The word “décloisonner” is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (meaning “un-” or “dis-“) and the noun “cloison” (meaning “partition” or “barrier”). It is often used figuratively to describe the act of breaking down barriers or overcoming divisions, whether it’s in a physical, social, or intellectual context.

Examples:

Les nouvelles politiques visent à décloisonner les différents secteurs économiques.
(The new policies aim to break down barriers between different economic sectors.)
Le projet artistique cherche à décloisonner les genres musicaux en mélangeant le classique et le moderne.
(The artistic project seeks to remove partitions between musical genres by blending classical and modern styles.)
Il est important de décloisonner les équipes afin de favoriser la collaboration et les échanges d’idées.
(It is important to break down barriers between teams in order to foster collaboration and the exchange of ideas.)

Décloisonner – 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 décloisonner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	décloisonne	Je décloisonne	I break down barriers
Tu	décloisonnes	Tu décloisonnes	You break down barriers
Il	décloisonne	Il décloisonne	He breaks down barriers
Elle	décloisonne	Elle décloisonne	She breaks down barriers
On	décloisonne	On décloisonne	One breaks down barriers
Nous	décloisonnons	Nous décloisonnons	We break down barriers
Vous	décloisonnez	Vous décloisonnez	You break down barriers
Ils	décloisonnent	Ils décloisonnent	They break down barriers
Elles	décloisonnent	Elles décloisonnent	They break down barriers