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

Introduction to the verb délurer

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The English translation of the French verb délurer is “to smarten up” or “to spruce up”. The infinitive form of délurer is pronounced as “day-loo-ray”.

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The word délurer originates from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (meaning “un-” or “de-“) and the word “lure” (meaning “bait” or “enticement”). It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of improving one’s appearance or making something more attractive.

Examples:

Je vais me délurer avant d’aller à la fête ce soir.
(I’m going to smarten up before going to the party tonight.)
Il faut délurer cette pièce pour la rendre plus accueillante.
(We need to spruce up this room to make it more welcoming.)
Elle s’est délurée pour l’entretien d’embauche.
(She smartened up for the job interview.)

Délurer – 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 délurer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	délure	je délure les cheveux	I tousle the hair
tu	délures	tu délures les cheveux	you tousle the hair
il	délure	il délure les cheveux	he tousles the hair
elle	délure	elle délure les cheveux	she tousles the hair
on	délure	on délure les cheveux	one tousles the hair / we tousle the hair
nous	délurons	nous délurons les cheveux	we tousle the hair
vous	délurez	vous délurez les cheveux	you tousle the hair
ils	délurent	ils délurent les cheveux	they tousle the hair
elles	délurent	elles délurent les cheveux	they tousle the hair