détablissons

Détablissons is the first-person plural present indicative form of the French verb détablir. It translates roughly as “we disestablish” and is used when the subject performs the act of removing something from its established status, such as privileges, institutions, or agreements.

Origin and form: Détablir is derived from établir (to establish) with the prefix dé- indicating reversal or undoing. The verb étab-l- comes from Latin stabilire, via Old French establir. In the present indicative, the forms include je détablis, nous détablissons, vous détablissez, il détablit, ils détablissent, with détablissons specifically representing the nous form.

Usage and nuances: Détablir is relatively rare in everyday speech and tends to appear in formal, historical, or political contexts. It is often used to discuss reforms that undo established practices or privileges. In more common language, speakers might use synonyms such as abolir, dissoudre, or révoquer, depending on the exact sense. Example: un gouvernement pourrait proposer de détablir certains privilèges hérités.

Grammatical notes: The past participle of détablir is détabli, and compound tenses use the auxiliary avoir (par example, j’ai détabli). The verb follows the standard conjugation pattern of -ir verbs with a stem ending in détabl- for the present tense forms.