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

Introduction to the verb dépiler

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The English translation of the French verb “dépiler” is “to remove hair.” The infinitive form “dépiler” is pronounced as [dey-pee-lay].

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Dépiler comes from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating removal) and the verb “piler” (meaning to remove hair or pluck). In everyday French, dépiler is commonly used to refer to actions related to removing or getting rid of hair, particularly in the context of hair removal.

Examples:

Je dépile mes jambes avant d’aller à la plage.
(I remove hair from my legs before going to the beach.)
Elle dépile ses sourcils tous les mois.
(She plucks her eyebrows every month.)
Nous allons dépiler nos aisselles pour la soirée.
(We are going to remove hair from our armpits for the evening.)

Dépiler – 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 dépiler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	dépille	Je dépille mes vêtements.	I sort out my clothes.
Tu	dépilles	Tu dépilles les fruits.	You sort out the fruits.
Il	dépille	Il dépille le canapé.	He sorts out the sofa.
Elle	dépille	Elle dépille les câbles.	She sorts out the cables.
On	dépille	On dépille la laine.	One sorts out the wool.
Nous	dépillons	Nous dépillons les livres.	We sort out the books.
Vous	dépillez	Vous dépillez les feuilles.	You sort out the papers.
Ils	dépillent	Ils dépillent les légumes.	They sort out the vegetables.
Elles	dépillent	Elles dépillent les graines.	They sort out the seeds.