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

Introduction to the verb décoloniser

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The English translation of the French verb décoloniser is “to decolonize.” The infinitive form décoloniser is pronounced as “day-koh-loh-nee-zay.”

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Décoloniser originates from the French word coloniseur, meaning “colonizer.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the process of undoing the effects of colonization and achieving independence or autonomy for previously colonized regions.

Examples:

Nous devons décoloniser notre système éducatif. (We must decolonize our education system.)
Les pays africains ont entrepris de décoloniser leurs institutions politiques. (African countries have begun to decolonize their political institutions.)
L’écrivain plaide pour décoloniser le langage dans sa poésie. (The writer advocates for decolonizing language in their poetry.)

Décoloniser – 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 décoloniser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	décolonise	Je décolonise l’ancienne colonie.	I decolonize the former colony.
tu	décolonises	Tu décolonises les territoires.	You decolonize the territories.
il	décolonise	Il décolonise les pays occupés.	He decolonizes the occupied countries.
elle	décolonise	Elle décolonise ces régions.	She decolonizes these regions.
on	décolonise	On décolonise les îles.	We decolonize the islands.
nous	décolonisons	Nous décolonisons certains territoires.	We decolonize certain territories.
vous	décolonisez	Vous décolonisez les anciennes colonies.	You decolonize the former colonies.
ils	décolonisent	Ils décolonisent les anciens empires.	They decolonize the former empires.
elles	décolonisent	Elles décolonisent les régions annexées.	They decolonize the annexed regions.