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

Introduction to the verb délisser

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The English translation of the French verb “délisser” is “to straighten” or “to smooth out.” The infinitive form “délisser” is pronounced as “day-lee-seh.”

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The verb “délisser” originated from the Old French word “delissier,” which meant “to untie” or “to loosen.” In modern everyday French, “délisser” is primarily used to describe the action of straightening or smoothing out something, such as hair or fabric.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

J’ai utilisé un fer à lisser pour délisser mes cheveux. (I used a straightening iron to straighten my hair.)
Elle a délié les plis de la robe avant de la porter. (She smoothed out the creases in the dress before wearing it.)
Nous devons délisser ce tissu avant de le coudre. (We need to straighten this fabric before sewing it.)

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Délisser – 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 délisser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	délisse	Je délisse mes cheveux.	I straighten my hair.
tu	délisses	Tu délisses ta robe.	You straighten your dress.
il	délisse	Il délisse sa barbe.	He straightens his beard.
elle	délisse	Elle délisse ses cheveux.	She straightens her hair.
on	délisse	On délisse la tapisserie.	We straighten the wallpaper.
nous	délissons	Nous délissons nos vêtements.	We straighten our clothes.
vous	délissez	Vous délissez vos cheveux.	You straighten your hair.
ils	délissent	Ils délissent leurs cravates.	They straighten their ties.
elles	délissent	Elles délissent leurs jupes.	They straighten their skirts.