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

Introduction to the verb désensibiliser

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The English translation of the French verb désensibiliser is “to desensitize.” The infinitive form of désensibiliser is pronounced as “day-sahn-see-bee-lee-zay.”

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Désensibiliser is derived from the French words “dé” (which means “un-” or “de-“) and “sensibiliser” (which means “to sensitize”). It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the process of reducing sensitivity or making someone or something less susceptible to a particular stimulus or reaction.

Examples:

Il faut désensibiliser les patients allergiques aux piqûres d’insectes. (It is necessary to desensitize patients allergic to insect bites.)
Elle a suivi un programme pour se désensibiliser à sa phobie des araignées. (She underwent a program to desensitize herself to her fear of spiders.)
Les parents ont décidé de désensibiliser leur enfant au bruit en l’exposant progressivement à des sons forts. (The parents decided to desensitize their child to noise by gradually exposing them to loud sounds.)

Désensibiliser – 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 désensibiliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	désensibilise	Je désensibilise mon chat aux bruits forts.	I desensitize my cat to loud noises.
Tu	désensibilises	Tu désensibilises tes patients aux allergies.	You desensitize your patients to allergies.
Il	désensibilise	Il désensibilise ses étudiants à la violence dans les médias.	He desensitizes his students to violence in the media.
Elle	désensibilise	Elle désensibilise son chien aux feux d’artifice.	She desensitizes her dog to fireworks.
On	désensibilise	On désensibilise les enfants à la peur des araignées.	One desensitizes children to the fear of spiders.
Nous	désensibilisons	Nous désensibilisons nos oreilles aux sons forts.	We desensitize our ears to loud sounds.
Vous	désensibilisez	Vous désensibilisez votre peau aux irritations.	You desensitize your skin to irritations.
Ils	désensibilisent	Ils désensibilisent les patients aux allergies saisonnières.	They desensitize patients to seasonal allergies.
Elles	désensibilisent	Elles désensibilisent leurs chevaux aux bruits de la ville.	They desensitize their horses to city noises.