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

Introduction to the verb désétatiser

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The English translation of the French verb désétatiser is “to privatize.” The infinitive form, désétatiser, is pronounced as “day-zay-tah-tee-zay.”

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Désétatiser is derived from the combination of the prefix “dés-” (meaning “to remove” or “to undo”) and the word “étatiser” (meaning “to nationalize” or “to bring under state control”). It is used in everyday French to describe the process of transferring state-owned assets or enterprises into private ownership.

Examples of usage:

Le gouvernement a décidé de désétatiser l’industrie de l’énergie. (The government has decided to privatize the energy industry.)
La société a été désétatisée afin de favoriser la concurrence. (The company was privatized to promote competition.)
Beaucoup de pays ont entrepris de désétatiser leur secteur bancaire. (Many countries have embarked on privatizing their banking sector.)

Désétatiser – 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 désétatiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	désétatise	Je désétatise l’entreprise.	I am privatizing the company.
tu	désétatises	Tu désétatises le système.	You are privatizing the system.
il	désétatise	Il désétatise l’industrie.	He is privatizing the industry.
elle	désétatise	Elle désétatise les services publics.	She is privatizing the public services.
on	désétatise	On désétatise le secteur.	One is privatizing the sector.
nous	désétatisons	Nous désétatisons les entreprises.	We are privatizing the companies.
vous	désétatisez	Vous désétatisez les institutions.	You are privatizing the institutions.
ils	désétatisent	Ils désétatisent les biens publics.	They are privatizing public assets.
elles	désétatisent	Elles désétatisent les secteurs clés.	They are privatizing key sectors.