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

Introduction to the verb dévaluer

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The English translation of the French verb dévaluer is “to devalue.” The infinitive form dévaluer is pronounced as “day-vah-ler.”

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Dévaluer originated from the Latin word “de-” meaning “down” and “valere” meaning “to be worth.” In everyday French, dévaluer is most commonly used in the context of economics and finance to refer to the decrease in the value or worth of a currency.

Examples:

La banque centrale a dévalué la monnaie nationale pour stimuler les exportations. (The central bank devalued the national currency to boost exports.)
Les prix à l’étranger ont augmenté en raison de la dévaluation de l’euro. (Prices abroad increased due to the devaluation of the euro.)
En période d’inflation, les entreprises peuvent être tentées de dévaluer leurs produits. (During inflation, companies may be tempted to devalue their products.)

Dévaluer – 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 dévaluer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dévalue	Je dévalue mes actions.	I devalue my shares.
tu	dévalues	Tu dévalues tes biens.	You devalue your assets.
il	dévalue	Il dévalue la monnaie.	He devalues the currency.
elle	dévalue	Elle dévalue son portefeuille.	She devalues her portfolio.
on	dévalue	On dévalue les produits.	One devalues the products.
nous	dévaluons	Nous dévaluons notre monnaie.	We devalue our currency.
vous	dévaluez	Vous dévaluez vos actifs.	You devalue your assets.
ils	dévaluent	Ils dévaluent leurs obligations.	They devalue their bonds.
elles	dévaluent	Elles dévaluent leurs actions.	They devalue their shares.