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

Introduction to the verb démoduler

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The English translation of the French verb démoduler is “to demodulate.” The infinitive form, démoduler, is pronounced as “day-moh-duh-lay.”

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Démoduler is derived from the combination of the French prefix “dé-” (meaning “undo” or “remove”) and the verb “moduler” (meaning “to modulate”). In everyday French, démoduler is primarily used in the context of electronics and telecommunications, referring to the process of separating a carrier signal from its modulating signal.

Examples:

Je vais démoduler le signal radio. (I am going to demodulate the radio signal.)
Le récepteur démodule les signaux numériques. (The receiver demodulates the digital signals.)
Il faut démoduler le signal de l’émetteur. (We need to demodulate the transmitter’s signal.)

Remember, démoduler means to demodulate in English.

Démoduler – 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 démoduler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	démodule	Je démodule le signal.	I demodulate the signal.
Tu	démodules	Tu démodules les fréquences.	You demodulate the frequencies.
Il	démodule	Il démodule la radio.	He demodulates the radio.
Elle	démodule	Elle démodule le son.	She demodulates the sound.
On	démodule	On démodule le signal électrique.	One demodulates the electric signal.
Nous	démodulons	Nous démodulons les données.	We demodulate the data.
Vous	démodulez	Vous démodulez les signaux.	You demodulate the signals.
Ils	démodulent	Ils démodulent les transmissions.	They demodulate the transmissions.
Elles	démodulent	Elles démodulent les ondes radio.	They demodulate the radio waves.