déteste

Déteste is a French verb meaning "to hate." It is a regular verb in the first conjugation, meaning its infinitive ends in "-er" and its conjugation follows a predictable pattern. The verb is used to express strong dislike or aversion towards a person, thing, or idea. For example, "Je déteste le bruit" translates to "I hate the noise."

The past participle of déteste is "détété." Common conjugations include "je déteste" (I hate), "tu détestes" (you hate - informal), "il/elle/on déteste" (he/she/one hates), "nous détestons" (we hate), "vous détestez" (you hate - formal or plural), and "ils/elles détestent" (they hate). The verb can also be used in various tenses and moods, such as the imperfect ("je détestais" - I hated) or the subjunctive ("il faut que je déteste" - it is necessary that I hate).

In literature and everyday conversation, "déteste" conveys a powerful negative emotion. It is stronger than simply disliking something and implies a deep-seated aversion. The opposite of "déteste" would be "aimer" (to love) or "adorer" (to adore). The verb is a common part of the French vocabulary and is essential for expressing negative sentiments.