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

Introduction to the verb dépolitiser

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The English translation of the French verb “dépolitiser” is “to depoliticize.” The infinitive form “dépolitiser” is pronounced as [day-poh-lee-tee-zay].

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The word “dépolitiser” derives from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (meaning “un-” or “de-“) and the verb “politiser” (meaning “to politicize”). It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of removing or reducing political influence or considerations from a situation, topic, or organization.

Here are three examples of its usage:

Le gouvernement cherche à dépolitiser le processus de nomination des juges.
(The government is seeking to depoliticize the process of appointing judges.)
Les médias doivent éviter de dépolitiser les débats en donnant une tribune égale à tous les partis.
(The media should avoid depoliticizing debates by giving equal platform to all parties.)
Certains estiment que la privatisation de l’éducation dépolitise les enjeux sociaux.
(Some argue that the privatization of education depoliticizes social issues.)

Dépolitiser – 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 dépolitiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	dépolitise	Je dépolitise la situation.	I depoliticize the situation.
Tu	dépolitises	Tu dépolitises les débats.	You depoliticize the debates.
Il	dépolitise	Il dépolitise le problème.	He depoliticizes the problem.
Elle	dépolitise	Elle dépolitise les institutions.	She depoliticizes the institutions.
On	dépolitise	On dépolitise les discours.	One depoliticizes the speeches.
Nous	dépolitisons	Nous dépolitisons la politique.	We depoliticize politics.
Vous	dépolitisez	Vous dépolitisez les décisions.	You depoliticize the decisions.
Ils	dépolitisent	Ils dépolitisent les débats.	They depoliticize the debates.
Elles	dépolitisent	Elles dépolitisent les manifestations.	They depoliticize the protests.