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

Introduction to the verb déphaser

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The English translation of the French verb “déphaser” is “to shift/phase shift”. The infinitive form “déphaser” is pronounced as “day-fa-zay”.

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The word “déphaser” originates from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating negation or reversal) and the verb “phaser” (meaning “to phase”). It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of shifting or changing the phase of something, usually in the context of electronics, mechanics, or physics.

Three examples of its usage with their respective English translations:

Je dois déphaser les signaux audio pour obtenir un son stéréo. (I need to phase shift the audio signals to achieve stereo sound.)
Le moteur de la voiture commence à déphaser, il faut le réparer. (The car’s engine is starting to phase shift, it needs to be repaired.)
Pour éviter les interférences, il est nécessaire de déphaser les deux antennes. (To avoid interference, it is necessary to phase shift the two antennas.)

Note: The given examples showcase the technical usage of “déphaser” and may not represent its everyday usage in informal conversations.

Déphaser – 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 déphaser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	déphase	Je déphase le signal.	I phase-shift the signal.
Tu	déphases	Tu déphases la fréquence.	You phase-shift the frequency.
Il	déphase	Il déphase les ondes sonores.	He phase-shifts the sound waves.
Elle	déphase	Elle déphase le courant électrique.	She phase-shifts the electric current.
On	déphase	On déphase les signaux numériques.	One/people phase-shift the digital signals.
Nous	déphaso ns	Nous déphaso ns les vibrations.	We phase-shift the vibrations.
Vous	déphase z	Vous déphase z le spectre lumineux.	You phase-shift the light spectrum.
Ils	déphasent	Ils déphasent les enregistrements.	They phase-shift the recordings.
Elles	déphasent	Elles déphasent les ondes radio.	They phase-shift the radio waves.