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

Introduction to the verb démultiplier

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The English translation of the French verb démultiplier is “to multiply, to increase, to expand.” The infinitive form “démultiplier” is pronounced as [de-mul-tee-plee-yeh].

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The word démultiplier originates from the Latin word “multiplicare,” meaning “to multiply.” It is most often used in everyday French to express the action of multiplying or increasing something in quantity, size, or intensity.

Example 1: Nous devons démultiplier nos efforts pour atteindre nos objectifs.
Translation: We need to multiply our efforts to achieve our goals.

Example 2: La demande a démultiplié les ventes de ce produit.
Translation: The demand has multiplied the sales of this product.

Example 3: Il faut démultiplier les ressources pour résoudre ce problème.
Translation: It is necessary to increase the resources to solve this problem.

Démultiplier – 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 démultiplier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	démultiplie	Je démultiplie mes efforts.	I multiply my efforts.
tu	démultiplies	Tu démultiplies les possibilités.	You multiply the possibilities.
il	démultiplie	Il démultiplie les bénéfices.	He multiplies the profits.
elle	démultiplie	Elle démultiplie les ressources.	She multiplies the resources.
on	démultiplie	On démultiplie les occasions.	One multiplies the opportunities.
nous	démultiplions	Nous démultiplions nos efforts.	We multiply our efforts.
vous	démultipliez	Vous démultipliez les résultats.	You multiply the results.
ils	démultiplient	Ils démultiplient les ventes.	They multiply the sales.
elles	démultiplient	Elles démultiplient les possibilités.	They multiply the possibilities.