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

Introduction to the verb déplanquer

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The English translation of the French verb déplanquer is “to unhide” or “to uncover.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “dey-plahn-kay.”

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Déplanquer is derived from the French word “planque,” which means “hiding place” or “hideout.” It is used in everyday French to describe the action of revealing or bringing something out of hiding.

Examples of usage:

J’ai déplanqué mon vieux livre préféré de ma bibliothèque. (I uncovered my old favorite book from my library.)
Il a déplanqué une bouteille de champagne pour fêter la réussite de son examen. (He brought out a bottle of champagne to celebrate his exam success.)
Nous avons déplanqué les décorations de Noël du grenier. (We unhid the Christmas decorations from the attic.)

Note: The translations provided are approximate and may vary depending on the context.

Déplanquer – 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 déplanquer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	déplanque	Je déplanque mes affaires du placard.	I take out my things from the cupboard.
Tu	déplanques	Tu déplanques ton téléphone de ta poche.	You take out your phone from your pocket.
Il	déplanque	Il déplanque son livre de son sac.	He takes out his book from his bag.
Elle	déplanque	Elle déplanque sa clé de sa pochette.	She takes out her key from her pouch.
On	déplanque	On déplanque les boîtes du camion.	We take out the boxes from the truck.
Nous	déplanquons	Nous déplanquons nos valises de la voiture.	We take out our suitcases from the car.
Vous	déplanquez	Vous déplanquez vos documents du classeur.	You take out your documents from the binder.
Ils	déplanquent	Ils déplanquent leurs outils du coffre.	They take out their tools from the trunk.
Elles	déplanquent	Elles déplanquent leurs vêtements de la valise.	They take out their clothes from the suitcase.