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

Introduction to the verb désinhiber

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The English translation of the French verb “désinhiber” is “to uninhibit” or “to remove inhibitions”. The infinitive form of “désinhiber” is pronounced as “day-zee-nee-beh”.

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Désinhiber comes from the combination of the prefix “dés-” (which indicates negation or reversal) and the verb “inhiber” (to inhibit). It is used to describe the action of removing or reducing inhibitions, allowing someone to express themselves more freely or act without restraint.

Examples of usage:

Elle a bu quelques verres pour se désinhiber et danser toute la nuit.
(She drank a few glasses to uninhibit herself and dance all night.)
Le thérapeute l’aide à désinhiber ses émotions et à s’exprimer librement.
(The therapist helps him/her to remove inhibitions towards emotions and express freely.)
Les soirées entre amis la désinhibent et lui permettent d’être plus extravertie.
(The gatherings with friends uninhibit her and allow her to be more extroverted.)

Désinhiber – 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 désinhiber

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	désinhibe	Je désinhibe mes peurs.	I overcome my fears.
Tu	désinhibes	Tu désinhibes ta timidité.	You overcome your shyness.
Il	désinhibe	Il désinhibe sa colère.	He overcomes his anger.
Elle	désinhibe	Elle désinhibe ses émotions.	She overcomes her emotions.
On	désinhibe	On désinhibe notre créativité.	We overcome our creativity.
Nous	désinhibons	Nous désinhibons nos inhibitions.	We overcome our inhibitions.
Vous	désinhibez	Vous désinhibez vos désirs.	You overcome your desires.
Ils	désinhibent	Ils désinhibent leur stress.	They overcome their stress.
Elles	désinhibent	Elles désinhibent leur tristesse.	They overcome their sadness.