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

Introduction to the verb désindustrialiser

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The English translation of the French verb “désindustrialiser” is “to deindustrialize.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “désindustrialiser” is: day-zahn-dee-stree-ah-lee-zay.

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The word “désindustrialiser” comes from the combination of the prefix “dés-” meaning “to undo” or “to remove” and the word “industrialiser” meaning “to industrialize.” It is used in everyday French to describe the process of reducing or eliminating industrial activity in a particular region or country.

Three examples of its usage in French with English translations:

La crise économique a entraîné une désindustrialisation massive dans cette région.
(The economic crisis led to massive deindustrialization in this region.)
Le gouvernement cherche des solutions pour stopper la désindustrialisation du pays.
(The government is seeking solutions to halt the deindustrialization of the country.)
L’entreprise a décidé de désindustrialiser certaines activités et de se concentrer sur d’autres secteurs.
(The company decided to deindustrialize certain activities and focus on other sectors.)

Désindustrialiser – 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 désindustrialiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	désindustrialise	Je désindustrialise cette usine.	I am deindustrializing this factory.
tu	désindustrialises	Tu désindustrialises beaucoup d’entreprises.	You are deindustrializing many companies.
il	désindustrialise	Il désindustrialise les régions rurales.	He is deindustrializing rural areas.
elle	désindustrialise	Elle désindustrialise les villes.	She is deindustrializing cities.
on	désindustrialise	On désindustrialise notre pays.	We are deindustrializing our country.
nous	désindustrialisons	Nous désindustrialisons ces usines.	We are deindustrializing these factories.
vous	désindustrialisez	Vous désindustrialisez l’économie.	You are deindustrializing the economy.
ils	désindustrialisent	Ils désindustrialisent les zones industrielles.	They are deindustrializing industrial areas.
elles	désindustrialisent	Elles désindustrialisent le secteur manufacturier.	They are deindustrializing the manufacturing sector.