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

Introduction to the verb désaffecter

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The English translation of the French verb “désaffecter” is “to decommission” or “to withdraw from use.” The infinitive form “désaffecter” is pronounced as “day-zah-fek-teh.”

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The word “désaffecter” comes from the combination of the prefix “dés-” (meaning “un-” or “de-“) and the verb “affecter” (meaning “to assign” or “to allocate”). It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of taking something out of service or ceasing its use, particularly in a legal or administrative context.

Examples:

La mairie a décidé de désaffecter l’ancienne école. (The municipality decided to decommission the old school.)
Il est temps de désaffecter cette zone industrielle abandonnée. (It’s time to withdraw from use this abandoned industrial area.)
La compagnie aérienne a été contrainte de désaffecter certains avions en raison de la crise. (The airline was forced to decommission some planes due to the crisis.)

Désaffecter – 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 désaffecter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	désaffecte	Je désaffecte le bâtiment.	I decommission the building.
tu	désaffectes	Tu désaffectes cette usine.	You decommission this factory.
il	désaffecte	Il désaffecte le site.	He decommissions the site.
elle	désaffecte	Elle désaffecte l’église.	She decommissions the church.
on	désaffecte	On désaffecte l’hôpital.	One decommissions the hospital.
nous	désaffectons	Nous désaffectons les locaux.	We decommission the premises.
vous	désaffectez	Vous désaffectez la zone.	You decommission the area.
ils	désaffectent	Ils désaffectent les installations.	They decommission the facilities.
elles	désaffectent	Elles désaffectent les maisons.	They decommission the houses.