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

Introduction to the verb désencadrer

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The English translation of the French verb “désencadrer” is “to remove from a frame” or “to unframe.” The infinitive form of “désencadrer” is pronounced as “dey-zahn-kah-drey”.

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The word “désencadrer” is composed of the prefix “dés-” which means “un-” or “de-” in English, and the verb “encadrer” which means “to frame” or “to put in a frame.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of taking something out of a frame or removing it from a structured or organized context.

Examples of usage:

J’ai désencadré cette photo pour la nettoyer. (I unframed this photo to clean it.)
Le professeur a désencadré le tableau pour montrer les détails. (The teacher unframed the painting to show the details.)
Il faut désencadrer cette affiche pour la remplacer. (We need to remove this poster from the frame to replace it.)

Désencadrer – 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 désencadrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	désencadre	Je désencadre cette photo.	I unframe this picture.
Tu	désencadres	Tu désencadres ces tableaux.	You unframe these paintings.
Il	désencadre	Il désencadre ce miroir.	He unframes this mirror.
Elle	désencadre	Elle désencadre ces affiches.	She unframes these posters.
On	désencadre	On désencadre ces dessins.	One unframes these drawings.
Nous	désencadrons	Nous désencadrons cette œuvre.	We unframe this artwork.
Vous	désencadrez	Vous désencadrez ces gravures.	You unframe these engravings.
Ils	désencadrent	Ils désencadrent ces photos.	They unframe these pictures.
Elles	désencadrent	Elles désencadrent ces peintures.	They unframe these paintings.