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

Introduction to the verb déramer

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The English translation of the French verb “déramer” is “to unrig” or “to dismast.” The infinitive form “déramer” is pronounced as “dey-rah-may.”

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The term “déramer” originates from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating a reverse action) and the noun “mât” (meaning mast). It is most often used in nautical contexts to describe the action of removing or dismantling the mast or rigging of a ship.

Here are three examples of its usage:

Nous devons déramer le bateau avant de l’amarrer au port.
(We need to unrig the boat before mooring it in the harbor.)
Les marins ont déramé le voilier pour effectuer des réparations.
(The sailors dismasted the sailboat to carry out repairs.)
Après la tempête, il a fallu déramer le navire endommagé.
(After the storm, it was necessary to unrig the damaged ship.)

Note: The English translations provided here are literal and may vary depending on the context.

Déramer – 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 déramer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	dérame	Je dérame mes cheveux.	I untangle my hair.
Tu	dérames	Tu dérames ton collier.	You untangle your necklace.
Il	dérame	Il dérame le fil électrique.	He untangles the electric wire.
Elle	dérame	Elle dérame sa jupe.	She untangles her skirt.
On	dérame	On dérame les fils emmêlés.	One untangles the tangled wires.
Nous	déramons	Nous déramons les cordes.	We untangle the ropes.
Vous	déramez	Vous déramez les rubans.	You untangle the ribbons.
Ils	dérament	Ils dérament les câbles.	They untangle the cables.
Elles	dérament	Elles dérament les fils électriques.	They untangle the electric wires.