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

Introduction to the verb désemprisonner

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The English translation of désemprisonner is “to release from prison” or “to free from prison.” The infinitive form désemprisonner is pronounced as “day-sahn-preez-oh-nay.”

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Désemprisonner is a compound word derived from the prefix dés- (meaning “un-” or “release”) and the verb emprisonner (meaning “to imprison”). It is used in everyday French to refer to the act of liberating or setting someone free from prison.

Examples:

Ils ont désemprisonné le prisonnier politique. (They released the political prisoner.)
Le juge a désemprisonné l’accusé faute de preuves. (The judge freed the defendant for lack of evidence.)
Nous espérons que le gouvernement désemprisonnera les prisonniers d’opinion. (We hope that the government will release the prisoners of conscience.)

Désemprisonner – 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 désemprisonner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	désemprisonne	Je désemprisonne les oiseaux.	I release the birds.
tu	désemprisonnes	Tu désemprisonnes l’otage.	You release the hostage.
il	désemprisonne	Il désemprisonne les criminels.	He releases the criminals.
elle	désemprisonne	Elle désemprisonne les victimes.	She releases the victims.
on	désemprisonne	On désemprisonne les prisonniers politiques.	One releases the political prisoners.
nous	désemprisonnons	Nous désemprisonnons les résistants.	We release the resistants.
vous	désemprisonnez	Vous désemprisonnez les innocents.	You release the innocent ones.
ils	désemprisonnent	Ils désemprisonnent les condamnés.	They release the convicts.
elles	désemprisonnent	Elles désemprisonnent les détenues.	They release the detainees.