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

Introduction to the verb déréaliser

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The English translation of the French verb “déréaliser” is “to derealize.” The infinitive form of “déréaliser” is pronounced as “day-ray-ah-lee-zay.”

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Déréaliser originates from the combination of the French prefix “dé-” (meaning “un-” or “de-“) and the verb “réaliser” (meaning “to realize”). In everyday French, déréaliser is commonly used to describe a psychological state in which one feels detached from reality or experiences a distorted perception of their surroundings.

Here are three simple examples of déréaliser usage with their respective English translations:

Je me sens déréalisé en ce moment.
(I feel derealized right now.)
La fatigue intense peut déréaliser certaines personnes.
(Severe fatigue can derealize some individuals.)
Les effets du médicament peuvent déréaliser la réalité.
(The effects of the medication can derealize reality.)

Déréaliser – 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 déréaliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	déréalise	Je déréalise la situation.	I derealize the situation.
tu	déréalises	Tu déréalises souvent.	You derealize often.
il	déréalise	Il déréalise les faits.	He derealizes the facts.
elle	déréalise	Elle déréalise son passé.	She derealizes her past.
on	déréalise	On déréalise la réalité.	One derealizes reality.
nous	déréalisons	Nous déréalisons notre perception.	We derealize our perception.
vous	déréalisez	Vous déréalisez le monde.	You derealize the world.
ils	déréalisent	Ils déréalisent leurs rêves.	They derealize their dreams.
elles	déréalisent	Elles déréalisent les événements.	They derealize the events.