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

Introduction to the verb désulfurer

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The English translation of the French verb désulfurer is “to desulfurize.” The infinitive form of désulfurer is pronounced as “deh-sool-fuh-ray.”

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The word désulfurer originates from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (meaning “to remove”) and the noun “soufre” (meaning “sulfur”). It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the process of removing sulfur from a substance.

Here are three simple examples of how désulfurer is used in French along with their English translations:

Nous devons désulfurer le gaz naturel avant de l’utiliser.
(We need to desulfurize the natural gas before using it.)
L’usine a installé un système pour désulfurer les émissions de soufre.
(The factory installed a system to desulfurize sulfur emissions.)
Ces bactéries sont capables de désulfurer les eaux usées.
(These bacteria are capable of desulfurizing wastewater.)

Désulfurer – 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 désulfurer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	désulfure	Je désulfure	I desulfurize
tu	désulfures	Tu désulfures	You desulfurize
il	désulfure	Il désulfure	He desulfurizes
elle	désulfure	Elle désulfure	She desulfurizes
on	désulfure	On désulfure	One desulfurizes
nous	désulfurons	Nous désulfurons	We desulfurize
vous	désulfurez	Vous désulfurez	You (plural) desulfurize
ils	désulfurent	Ils désulfurent	They (masculine) desulfurize
elles	désulfurent	Elles désulfurent	They (feminine) desulfurize