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

Introduction to the verb déshumaniser

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The English translation of the French verb déshumaniser is “to dehumanize.” The infinitive form, déshumaniser, is pronounced as “day-zoo-ma-nee-zay.”

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Déshumaniser is derived from the French word “humaniser,” meaning “to humanize,” and is formed by adding the prefix “dé-” which indicates negation or reversal. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of depriving or stripping someone or something of their human qualities or attributes.

Examples of usage:

Les atrocités de la guerre peuvent déshumaniser les soldats.
(The atrocities of war can dehumanize soldiers.)
La discrimination systémique déshumanise les minorités.
(Systemic discrimination dehumanizes minorities.)
Les entreprises qui exploitent les travailleurs déshumanisent souvent leurs employés.
(Companies that exploit workers often dehumanize their employees.)

Déshumaniser – 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 déshumaniser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	déshumanise	Je déshumanise les robots.	I dehumanize robots.
Tu	déshumanises	Tu déshumanises les victimes.	You dehumanize the victims.
Il	déshumanise	Il déshumanise la société.	He dehumanizes society.
Elle	déshumanise	Elle déshumanise les animaux.	She dehumanizes animals.
On	déshumanise	On déshumanise les prisonniers.	One dehumanizes prisoners.
Nous	déshumanisons	Nous déshumanisons les relations.	We dehumanize relationships.
Vous	déshumanisez	Vous déshumanisez les individus.	You dehumanize individuals.
Ils	déshumanisent	Ils déshumanisent les travailleurs.	They dehumanize workers.
Elles	déshumanisent	Elles déshumanisent les populations.	They dehumanize populations.