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

Introduction to the verb angliciser

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The English translation of the French verb “angliciser” is “to Anglicize.” The infinitive form “angliciser” is pronounced as [ɑ̃ɡ.li.si.ze].

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The word “angliciser” comes from the noun “Anglais” (English) and the suffix “-iser,” which is commonly used to form verbs in French. It refers to the act of adopting or adapting English language, customs, or characteristics.

Here are three examples of its usage:

Les écoles privées anglicisent de plus en plus leurs programmes. (Private schools are increasingly Anglicizing their programs.)
Cette chanson a été anglicisée pour plaire à un public international. (This song has been Anglicized to appeal to an international audience.)
Certains termes techniques ont été anglicisés dans le domaine de l’informatique. (Some technical terms have been Anglicized in the field of computer science.)

Please note that these examples may vary in different contexts and translations.

Angliciser – 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 angliciser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	anglicise	J’anglicise les mots français.	I anglicize French words.
Tu	anglicises	Tu anglicises cette phrase.	You anglicize this sentence.
Il	anglicise	Il anglicise les noms de lieux.	He anglicizes place names.
Elle	anglicise	Elle anglicise les expressions idiomatiques.	She anglicizes idiomatic expressions.
On	anglicise	On anglicise beaucoup de termes techniques.	One/We anglicize many technical terms.
Nous	anglicisons	Nous anglicisons les textes littéraires.	We anglicize literary texts.
Vous	anglicisez	Vous anglicisez les menus du restaurant.	You anglicize the restaurant menus.
Ils	anglicisent	Ils anglicisent les mots étrangers.	They anglicize foreign words.
Elles	anglicisent	Elles anglicisent les titres des films.	They anglicize film titles.