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

Introduction to the verb aléser

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The English translation of the French verb “aléser” is “to ream.” The infinitive form “aléser” is pronounced as [a.le.ze].

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Originating from the Old French word “aler” meaning “to go,” “aléser” is a technical term used in everyday French in the context of machining or metalworking. It refers to the action of enlarging or smoothing a hole using a reamer, a tool with a series of parallel cutting edges.

Examples:

J’ai dû aléser le trou pour qu’il soit suffisamment large. (I had to ream the hole to make it wide enough.)
Le mécanicien va aléser le cylindre du moteur. (The mechanic is going to ream the engine cylinder.)
Pour un ajustement précis, il est recommandé d’aléser le trou après le perçage. (For a precise fit, it is recommended to ream the hole after drilling.)

Note: The translations provided are general and may vary depending on the context.

Aléser – 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 aléser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’alèse	J’alèse le tissu.	I smooth the fabric.
Tu	tu alèses	Tu alèses le papier.	You smooth the paper.
Il	il alèse	Il alèse la planche.	He smooths the board.
Elle	elle alèse	Elle alèse la surface.	She smooths the surface.
On	on alèse	On alèse le bois.	One smooths the wood.
Nous	nous alèsons	Nous alèsons le métal.	We smooth the metal.
Vous	vous alèsez	Vous alèsez le verre.	You smooth the glass.
Ils	ils alèsent	Ils alèsent le mur.	They smooth the wall.
Elles	elles alèsent	Elles alèsent le sol.	They smooth the floor.