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

Introduction to the verb dépurer

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The English translation of the French verb “dépurer” is “to purify.” The infinitive form “dépurer” is pronounced as “day-pu-ray.”

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The word “dépurer” originated from the Latin word “depurare,” meaning “to cleanse or purify.” In everyday French, “dépurer” is most often used in a figurative sense, referring to the act of purifying or refining something, whether it be a substance, a process, or an idea.

Example 1: Ils ont dépurgé l’eau du robinet pour la rendre potable.
English translation: They purified the tap water to make it drinkable.

Example 2: Le professeur dépure les données afin de ne garder que les plus pertinentes.
English translation: The professor purifies the data to keep only the most relevant ones.

Example 3: L’écrivain dépure son texte en supprimant les passages superflus.
English translation: The writer purifies his text by removing unnecessary passages.

Dépurer – 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 dépurer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dépure	Je dépure l’eau.	I purify the water.
tu	dépures	Tu dépures le vin.	You purify the wine.
il	dépure	Il dépure l’air.	He purifies the air.
elle	dépure	Elle dépure l’atmosphère.	She purifies the atmosphere.
on	dépure	On dépure les produits.	One purifies the products.
nous	dépurons	Nous dépurons les aliments.	We purify the food.
vous	dépurez	Vous dépurez les matériaux.	You purify the materials.
ils	dépurent	Ils dépurent les substances.	They purify the substances.
elles	dépurent	Elles dépurent les solutions.	They purify the solutions.