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

Introduction to the verb banaliser

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The English translation of the French verb “banaliser” is “to trivialize” or “to make banal.” The infinitive form “banaliser” is pronounced as “bah-nah-lee-zay.”

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The word “banaliser” comes from the French word “banal,” which means “common” or “ordinary.” It is often used in everyday French to express the act of making something seem unremarkable or ordinary.

Here are three examples of its usage:

Il ne faut pas banaliser la gravité de cette situation.
(We must not trivialize the seriousness of this situation.)
La publicité banalise souvent des problèmes complexes.
(Advertising often trivializes complex issues.)
Arrête de banaliser mes sentiments.
(Stop making my feelings seem ordinary.)

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

Banaliser – 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 banaliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	banalise	Je banalise cette idée.	I trivialize this idea.
tu	banalises	Tu banalises trop souvent.	You trivialize too often.
il	banalise	Il banalise les problèmes.	He trivializes the problems.
elle	banalise	Elle banalise la situation.	She trivializes the situation.
on	banalise	On banalise ces événements.	We trivialize these events.
nous	banalisons	Nous banalisons ces sujets.	We trivialize these topics.
vous	banalisez	Vous banalisez les efforts.	You trivialize the efforts.
ils	banalisent	Ils banalisent les conséquences.	They trivialize the consequences.
elles	banalisent	Elles banalisent les problèmes.	They trivialize the problems.