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

Introduction to the verb déjaunir

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The English translation of déjaunir is “to remove the yellow color” or “to whiten.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “day-joe-neer.”

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Déjaunir is a combination of the prefix “dé-” meaning “remove” and the word “jaune” meaning “yellow.” It is often used to describe the process of removing yellowing from something, such as clothes, teeth, or paper.

J’ai utilisé un produit pour déjaunir mes dents jaunies. (I used a product to whiten my yellowed teeth.)
Ma grand-mère a utilisé de l’eau de javel pour déjaunir le linge blanc. (My grandmother used bleach to remove the yellowing from the white laundry.)
Les archives ont été déjaunies pour les préserver. (The archives were whitened to preserve them.)

Déjaunir – 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 déjaunir

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je déjaunis Je déjaunis ma robe. I am removing the yellowing from my dress.
tu déjaunis Tu déjaunis le papier. You are whitening the paper.
il déjaunit Il déjaunit ses cheveux. He is getting rid of the yellow in his hair.
elle déjaunit Elle déjaunit ses dents. She is whitening her teeth.
on déjaunit On déjaunit le linge. We are removing the yellowing from the laundry.
nous déjaunissonsNous déjaunissons le mur. We are whitening the wall.
vous déjaunissez Vous déjaunissez les chaussures. You are whitening the shoes.
ils déjaunissentIls déjaunissent les murs. They are removing the yellowing from the walls.
elles déjaunissentElles déjaunissent les dents. They are whitening their teeth.