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

Introduction to the verb diaboliser

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The English translation of the French verb “diaboliser” is “to demonize.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “dee-a-bo-lee-zay.”

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The word “diaboliser” derives from the noun “diable” (devil) and the suffix “-iser” (to make). It is commonly used in everyday French to describe the act of attributing evil or negative characteristics to someone or something, often in a highly critical or exaggerated manner.

Examples:

Tu ne devrais pas diaboliser ton collègue juste à cause d’une erreur. (You shouldn’t demonize your colleague just because of one mistake.)
Les médias ont tendance à diaboliser les immigrés. (The media tends to demonize immigrants.)
Il ne faut pas diaboliser les nouvelles technologies ; elles peuvent aussi apporter du bien. (We shouldn’t demonize new technologies; they can also bring good.)

Note: The examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and may not cover all possible meanings and contexts of the word.

Diaboliser – 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 diaboliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	diabolise	Je diabolise cette idée.	I demonize this idea.
tu	diabolises	Tu diabolises facilement les gens.	You demonize people easily.
il	diabolise	Il diabolise tout ce qui ne lui plaît pas.	He demonizes everything he doesn’t like.
elle	diabolise	Elle diabolise les médias.	She demonizes the media.
on	diabolise	On diabolise souvent les minorités.	One demonizes minorities often.
nous	diabolisons	Nous diabolisons les actions du gouvernement.	We demonize the government’s actions.
vous	diabolisez	Vous diabolisez les opposants politiques.	You demonize political opponents.
ils	diabolisent	Ils diabolisent les rebelles.	They demonize rebels.
elles	diabolisent	Elles diabolisent les personnes différentes.	They demonize different people.