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

Introduction to the verb désinstaller

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The English translation of the French verb “désinstaller” is “to uninstall.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “day-zin-stah-leh”.

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Désinstaller is a compound verb in French, composed of the prefix “dés-” (meaning “to remove” or “to undo”) and the verb “installer” (meaning “to install”). It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the action of removing or deleting software or applications from a computer or electronic device.

Examples:

J’ai désinstallé ce programme car il prenait trop de place sur mon ordinateur.
(I uninstalled this program because it was taking up too much space on my computer.)
Nous devons désinstaller cette application avant d’installer la nouvelle version.
(We need to uninstall this app before installing the new version.)
Elle a désinstallé tous les jeux de son téléphone pour libérer de l’espace.
(She uninstalled all the games from her phone to free up some space.)

Désinstaller – 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 désinstaller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	désinstalle	Je désinstalle le programme.	I uninstall the program.
Tu	désinstalles	Tu désinstalles l’application.	You uninstall the application.
Il	désinstalle	Il désinstalle le logiciel.	He uninstalls the software.
Elle	désinstalle	Elle désinstalle le pilote.	She uninstalls the driver.
On	désinstalle	On désinstalle le programme.	One/un/multiple people uninstall(s) the program.
Nous	désinstallons	Nous désinstallons les extensions.	We uninstall the extensions.
Vous	désinstallez	Vous désinstallez les mises à jour.	You uninstall the updates.
Ils	désinstallent	Ils désinstallent les applications.	They uninstall the applications.
Elles	désinstallent	Elles désinstallent les plugins.	They uninstall the plugins.