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

Introduction to the verb délasser

Get the present tense conjugation of délasser. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb “délasser” is “to relax”. The infinitive form “délasser” is pronounced as “day-la-say”.

Table of Contents

Délasser originates from the Old French verb “las” meaning “tired” or “weary”. In contemporary French, délasser is commonly used to express the action of finding relaxation or rest after exertion or stress. It can also refer to relieving physical or mental fatigue.

Examples:

Je me délasse en lisant un bon livre. (I relax by reading a good book.)
Nous délassons nos muscles après une séance d’entraînement intense. (We relax our muscles after an intense workout.)
Elle se délasse dans un bain chaud après une longue journée de travail. (She relaxes in a hot bath after a long day at work.)

Délasser – 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 délasser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	me délasse	Je me délasse après le travail.	I relax after work.
Tu	te délasses	Tu te délasses en lisant un livre.	You relax by reading a book.
Il	se délasse	Il se délasse à la plage.	He relaxes at the beach.
Elle	se délasse	Elle se délasse dans son jardin.	She relaxes in her garden.
On	se délasse	On se délasse en écoutant de la musique.	We relax by listening to music.
Nous	nous délassons	Nous nous délassons en faisant du yoga.	We relax by doing yoga.
Vous	vous délassez	Vous vous délassez au spa.	You relax at the spa.
Ils	se délassent	Ils se délassent après une longue journée.	They relax after a long day.
Elles	se délassent	Elles se délassent en buvant du thé.	They (feminine) relax by drinking tea.