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

Introduction to the verb dévaloriser

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The English translation of the French verb “dévaloriser” is “to devalue.” The infinitive form, “dévaloriser,” is pronounced as “day-vah-lo-ree-zay.”

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The word “dévaloriser” originates from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (indicating negation or reversal) and the verb “valoriser” (to value or to appreciate). In everyday French, “dévaloriser” is used to express the action of diminishing or reducing the worth, importance, or esteem of something or someone.

Il a dévalorisé mes compétences lors de la réunion.
Translation: He devalued my skills during the meeting.
La crise économique a dévalorisé la monnaie nationale.
Translation: The economic crisis devalued the national currency.
Les critiques négatives ont dévalorisé le travail de l’artiste.
Translation: Negative reviews devalued the artist’s work.

Dévaloriser – 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 dévaloriser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	dévalorise	Je dévalorise ses compétences.	I devalue his/her skills.
Tu	dévalorises	Tu dévalorises leur travail.	You devalue their work.
Il	dévalorise	Il dévalorise cette entreprise.	He devalues this company.
Elle	dévalorise	Elle dévalorise son apparence.	She devalues her appearance.
On	dévalorise	On dévalorise nos idées.	We devalue our ideas.
Nous	dévalorisons	Nous dévalorisons ces actions.	We devalue these actions.
Vous	dévalorisez	Vous dévalorisez ce produit.	You devalue this product.
Ils	dévalorisent	Ils dévalorisent leur travailleur.	They devalue their worker.
Elles	dévalorisent	Elles dévalorisent ces compétences.	They devalue these skills.