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

Introduction to the verb déconditionner

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The English translation of the French verb “déconditionner” is “to decondition.” The prononciation of the infinitive form “déconditionner” is [de.kɔ̃.di.sjɔ.ne].

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Déconditionner originates from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (meaning “un-” or “de-“) and the verb “conditionner” (meaning “to condition”). In everyday French, déconditionner is often used to describe the act of breaking free from prior conditioning or ingrained behaviors.

Examples:

Je dois déconditionner mes pensées pour surmonter mes peurs. (I need to decondition my thoughts to overcome my fears.)
Il est important de déconditionner les stéréotypes de genre dès l’enfance. (It is important to decondition gender stereotypes from early childhood.)
Nous devons déconditionner notre approche traditionnelle et adopter des méthodes plus innovantes. (We need to decondition our traditional approach and adopt more innovative methods.)

Déconditionner – 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 déconditionner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	déconditionne	Je déconditionne mes habitudes.	I am breaking my habits.
Tu	déconditionnes	Tu déconditionnes ta manière de penser.	You are unconditioning your way of thinking.
Il	déconditionne	Il déconditionne son comportement.	He is unconditioning his behavior.
Elle	déconditionne	Elle déconditionne sa perception.	She is unconditioning her perception.
On	déconditionne	On déconditionne notre façon de voir les choses.	We are unconditioning our way of seeing things.
Nous	déconditionnons	Nous déconditionnons nos croyances.	We are unconditioning our beliefs.
Vous	déconditionnez	Vous déconditionnez votre attitude.	You are unconditioning your attitude.
Ils	déconditionnent	Ils déconditionnent leurs réactions.	They are unconditioning their reactions.
Elles	déconditionnent	Elles déconditionnent leurs préférences.	They are unconditioning their preferences.