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

Introduction to the verb dévitrifier

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The English translation of the French verb “dévitrifier” is “to defrost” or “to de-ice.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “day-vee-tree-fee-ay.”

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The word “dévitrifier” is derived from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (meaning “to undo” or “to remove”) and the noun “vitrification” (meaning “the process of freezing or turning into glass”). It is most commonly used in everyday French to describe the action of removing ice or frost from a surface.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Je dois dévitrifier le pare-brise de ma voiture. (I have to defrost the windshield of my car.)
N’oublie pas de dévitrifier le congélateur avant de le nettoyer. (Don’t forget to de-ice the freezer before cleaning it.)
Le dégivrage se fait automatiquement pour empêcher la vitre de se détruire. (The de-icing is done automatically to prevent the glass from breaking.)

Dévitrifier – 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 dévitrifier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	dévitrifie	Je dévitrifie la fenêtre.	I am removing the glass from the window.
tu	dévitrifies	Tu dévitrifies la bouteille.	You are removing the glass from the bottle.
il	dévitrifie	Il dévitrifie le vase.	He is removing the glass from the vase.
elle	dévitrifie	Elle dévitrifie le miroir.	She is removing the glass from the mirror.
on	dévitrifie	On dévitrifie le verre cassé.	One is removing the broken glass.
nous	dévitrifions	Nous dévitrifions les fenêtres.	We are removing the glass from the windows.
vous	dévitrifiez	Vous dévitrifiez les vitrines.	You are removing the glass from the display cases.
ils	dévitrifient	Ils dévitrifient les lunettes.	They are removing the glass from the glasses.
elles	dévitrifient	Elles dévitrifient les bocaux.	They are removing the glass from the jars.