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

Introduction to the verb adjectiviser

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The English translation of the French verb “adjectiviser” is “to turn into an adjective.” The infinitive form of “adjectiviser” is pronounced as “ah-dehk-tee-vee-zay.”

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The word “adjectiviser” is derived from the French noun “adjectif” (adjective) and the suffix “-iser,” which is used to form verbs. In everyday French, “adjectiviser” is frequently used to describe the action of transforming a word into an adjective.

Examples of usage:

Il a adjectivisé son nom pour le rendre plus original.
(He turned his name into an adjective to make it more unique.)
Le professeur a adjectivisé certains mots pour faciliter la compréhension.
(The teacher turned certain words into adjectives to facilitate understanding.)
J’ai adjectivisé cette phrase pour la rendre plus expressive.
(I turned this sentence into an adjective to make it more expressive.)

Adjectiviser – 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 adjectiviser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’adjectivise	J’adjectivise ce texte.	I adjectivize this text.
Tu	tu adjectivises	Tu adjectivises facilement.	You adjectivize easily.
Il	il adjectivise	Il adjectivise le livre.	He adjectivizes the book.
Elle	elle adjectivise	Elle adjectivise les photos.	She adjectivizes the photos.
On	on adjectivise	On adjectivise ces idées.	One adjectivizes these ideas.
Nous	nous adjectivisons	Nous adjectivisons nos descriptions.	We adjectivize our descriptions.
Vous	vous adjectivisez	Vous adjectivisez votre travail.	You adjectivize your work.
Ils	ils adjectivisent	Ils adjectivisent les objets.	They adjectivize the objects.
Elles	elles adjectivisent	Elles adjectivisent les chansons.	They adjectivize the songs.