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

Introduction to the verb dépolluer

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The English translation of the French verb dépolluer is “to depollute” or “to clean up”. The infinitive form “dépolluer” is pronounced as “day-poh-loo-ay”.

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Dépolluer has its origins in the French language. It is formed by adding the prefix “dé-” (meaning “un-” or “de-“) to the word “polluer” (meaning “to pollute”). It is often used in everyday French to refer to the process of removing or reducing pollution or contaminants from something, such as the environment, water, or air.

Examples of usage:

Nous devons dépolluer les rivières pour préserver la vie aquatique.
(We must clean up the rivers to preserve aquatic life.)
L’usine utilise des technologies avancées pour dépolluer ses émissions de gaz nocifs.
(The factory uses advanced technologies to depollute its emissions of harmful gases.)
Les autorités locales travaillent à dépolluer les zones industrielles abandonnées.
(The local authorities are working to clean up the abandoned industrial areas.)

Dépolluer – 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 dépolluer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dépollue	Je dépollue régulièrement les rivières.	I regularly clean up the rivers.
tu	dépollues	Tu dépollues ta voiture.	You clean up your car.
il	dépollue	Il dépollue les sols contaminés.	He cleans up contaminated soils.
elle	dépollue	Elle dépollue les océans.	She cleans up the oceans.
on	dépollue	On dépollue les usines chimiques.	One cleans up chemical plants.
nous	dépolluons	Nous dépolluons l’air que nous respirons.	We clean up the air we breathe.
vous	dépolluez	Vous dépolluez les sites industriels.	You clean up industrial sites.
ils	dépolluent	Ils dépolluent les lacs pollués.	They clean up polluted lakes.
elles	dépolluent	Elles dépolluent les plages.	They clean up the beaches.