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

Introduction to the verb dématérialiser

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The English translation of the French verb dématérialiser is “to dematerialize.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “day-mah-tay-ree-ah-lee-zay.”

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Dématérialiser comes from the French words “dé-” (meaning “to undo” or “to remove”) and “matérialiser” (meaning “to materialize” or “to make material”). It refers to the action of transforming something physical into a digital or virtual form.

In everyday French, dématérialiser is commonly used in the context of digital technology and refers to the process of converting physical objects, documents, or transactions into digital formats. It is often associated with advancements in technology and the shift towards digitalization.

Examples of usage:

J’ai dématérialisé mes factures pour réduire l’utilisation du papier.
(I dematerialized my invoices to reduce paper usage.)
L’entreprise a décidé de dématérialiser ses archives afin de faciliter l’accès à l’information.
(The company decided to dematerialize its archives in order to facilitate access to information.)
Le gouvernement encourage les citoyens à dématérialiser leurs démarches administratives.
(The government is encouraging citizens to dematerialize their administrative procedures.)

Dématérialiser – 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 dématérialiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dématérialise	Je dématérialise mes documents.	I dematerialize my documents.
tu	dématérialises	Tu dématérialises tes photos.	You dematerialize your photos.
il	dématérialise	Il dématérialise un fichier.	He dematerializes a file.
elle	dématérialise	Elle dématérialise une facture.	She dematerializes an invoice.
on	dématérialise	On dématérialise les procédures administratives.	One dematerializes administrative procedures.
nous	dématérialisons	Nous dématérialisons nos dossiers.	We dematerialize our files.
vous	dématérialisez	Vous dématérialisez vos contrats.	You dematerialize your contracts.
ils	dématérialisent	Ils dématérialisent leurs archives.	They dematerialize their archives.
elles	dématérialisent	Elles dématérialisent leurs billets.	They dematerialize their tickets.