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

Introduction to the verb déviriliser

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The English translation of the French verb “déviriliser” is “to emasculate.” The infinitive form “déviriliser” is pronounced as “day-vee-ree-lee-zay.”

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The word “déviriliser” comes from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (meaning “un-” or “dis-“) and the word “viriliser” (to masculinize or make manly). It is used to describe the act of diminishing or depriving someone or something of their masculine qualities.

Examples of usage:

Les stéréotypes de genre peuvent déviriliser les hommes. (Gender stereotypes can emasculate men.)
Ce film dévirilise les personnages masculins en les montrant comme faibles et sensibles. (This movie emasculates male characters by portraying them as weak and sensitive.)
La pression sociale peut déviriliser certains hommes qui ne correspondent pas aux normes traditionnelles de masculinité. (Social pressure can emasculate some men who do not fit traditional norms of masculinity.)

Déviriliser – 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 déviriliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	dévirilise	Je dévirilise mon comportement.	I undermine my masculinity.
Tu	dévirilises	Tu dévirilises les stéréotypes.	You undermine stereotypes.
Il	dévirilise	Il dévirilise la société.	He undermines society.
Elle	dévirilise	Elle dévirilise son image.	She undermines her image.
On	dévirilise	On dévirilise les normes.	One undermines norms.
Nous	dévirilisons	Nous dévirilisons les attentes.	We undermine expectations.
Vous	dévirilisez	Vous dévirilisez les rôles.	You undermine roles.
Ils	dévirilisent	Ils dévirilisent les traditions.	They undermine traditions.
Elles	dévirilisent	Elles dévirilisent les préjugés.	They undermine prejudices.