L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb désensibiliser

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The English translation of the French verb désensibiliser is “to desensitize.” It is pronounced as “day-sahn-see-bee-lee-zeh.”

Désensibiliser is derived from the French word “sensibiliser,” meaning “to sensitize.” It is a compound word, formed by adding the prefix “dé-” (which can indicate a reversal or removal of something) to the verb “sensibiliser.” The origin of the word can be traced back to the Latin word “sensibilis,” which means “capable of feeling.”

In everyday French, désensibiliser is most often used in the L’impératif Présent tense, which is the imperative mood used to give commands or make requests. It is commonly used in instructions, medical or therapeutic contexts, and in discussions related to emotions or sensitivities.

Examples:

  1. Désensibilisez la zone en appliquant une crème anesthésiante. (Desensitize the area by applying a numbing cream.)
  2. Il faut désensibiliser les enfants à certaines allergènes dès leur jeune âge. (It is necessary to desensitize children to certain allergens from a young age.)
  3. Désensibilisez-vous aux critiques et apprenez à vous accepter tel que vous êtes. (Desensitize yourself to criticism and learn to accept yourself as you are.)

Table of the L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of désensibiliser

Pronoun Conjugation Example Usage English Translation
je désensibilise Désensibilise-toi avant de sortir. Desensitize yourself before going out.
tu désensibilise Désensibilise-toi à la douleur. Desensitize yourself to pain.
il désensibilise Il désensibilise les patients. He desensitizes the patients.
elle désensibilise Elle désensibilise ses clients. She desensitizes her clients.
on désensibilise On désensibilise les chiens au bruit. We desensitizes dogs to noise.
nous désensibilisons Désensibilisons-nous ensemble. Let’s desensitize ourselves together.
vous désensibilisez Désensibilisez votre corps avant l’exercice. Desensitize your body before exercising.
ils désensibilisent Ils désensibilisent les enfants aux allergies. They desensitizes children to allergies.
elles désensibilisent Elles désensibilisent leurs patients. They desensitizes their patients.

Other Conjugations for Désensibiliser.

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

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser
   

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser
   

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser
   

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser  (this article)

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb désensibiliser

   

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Désensibiliser – About the French L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense

L’impératif Présent is a mood in the French language that is used to give commands, make requests, offer advice, or express a desire in the present tense. It’s a relatively simple tense and is used to address someone directly. Let’s dive into its usage, conjugation, and interactions with other tenses:
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Usage

Giving commands

You use l’impératif présent to give direct commands or orders. It is often used in informal and formal situations to tell someone to do or not do something. For example:

   – Mange ta soupe. (Eat your soup.)
   – Ferme la porte. (Close the door.)

Making requests

You can also use the imperative to make polite requests. In this case, it is a gentler way to ask someone to do something. For example:
  
   – Parle plus lentement, s’il te plaît. (Speak more slowly, please.)

Offering advice

It’s common to use l’impératif to give advice or suggestions:
   – Étudie bien pour ton examen. (Study well for your exam.)

Expressing desires

You can express your desires or wishes using the imperative:
   – Amuse-toi bien à la fête. (Have a good time at the party.)

Conjugation Formation

To form l’impératif présent, you need to use the base form of the verb without the subject pronoun (tu, nous, vous, etc.). The conjugation varies depending on the type of verb:
Regular -ER verbs (e.g., parler)
  – Tu: Parle (speak)
  – Nous: Parlons (let’s speak)
  – Vous: Parlez (speak)
Regular -IR verbs (e.g., finir)
  – Tu: Finis (finish)
  – Nous: Finissons (let’s finish)
  – Vous: Finissez (finish)
Regular -RE verbs (e.g., vendre)
  – Tu: Vends (sell)
  – Nous: Vendons (let’s sell)
  – Vous: Vendez (sell)
Irregular verbs (e.g., être, avoir, aller)
  – Tu: Sois (be), aie (have), va (go)
  – Nous: Soyons (let’s be), ayons (let’s have), allons (let’s go)
  – Vous: Soyez (be), ayez (have), allez (go)

Interactions with other tenses

L’impératif is used exclusively in the present tense and does not interact with other tenses in the same way as indicative or subjunctive moods. 
It’s used for direct commands and requests in the here and now. However, in more formal or written contexts, you might find the imperative used with expressions like “quand tu auras fini” (when you have finished) or “dès que tu seras prêt” (as soon as you are ready), which introduce a future action while maintaining the imperative mood for the main verb.
For example:
– Quand tu auras fini ton travail, viens me voir. (When you have finished your work, come see me.)
In this case, the imperative is used in conjunction with future actions, but it’s still employed for the main verb to convey a sense of directness or immediacy.

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