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

Introduction to the verb démarabouter

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The English translation of the French verb démarabouter is “to unbutton”. The infinitive form démarabouter is pronounced as “day-mah-rah-boo-tay”.

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Démarabouter is a humorous, playful word coined in French by blending the words “déboutonner” (to unbutton) and “raboter” (to plane, to rasp). It is not a standard verb used in everyday French, but rather a whimsical creation often used in informal contexts, literature, or comedy.

Examples:

J’ai besoin de démarabouter ma chemise avant de me coucher. (I need to unbutton my shirt before going to bed.)
Le bébé n’aime pas quand je démaraboute sa combinaison. (The baby doesn’t like it when I unbutton his onesie.)
Pour te détendre, il faut démarabouter ton pantalon et te mettre à l’aise. (To relax, you should unbutton your pants and get comfortable.)

Démarabouter – 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 démarabouter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	démaraboute	Je démaraboute mon ordinateur.	I unplug my computer.
tu	démaraboutes	Tu démaraboutes ta télévision.	You unplug your television.
il	démaraboute	Il démaraboute son téléphone.	He unplugs his phone.
elle	démaraboute	Elle démaraboute sa radio.	She unplugs her radio.
on	démaraboute	On démaraboute l’appareil.	One unplugs the device.
nous	démaraboutons	Nous démaraboutons nos appareils.	We unplug our devices.
vous	démaraboutez	Vous démaraboutez la prise.	You unplug the plug.
ils	démaraboutent	Ils démaraboutent les câbles.	They unplug the cables.
elles	démaraboutent	Elles démaraboutent les prises.	They unplug the plugs.