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

Introduction to the verb baser

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The English translation of the French verb “baser” is “to base.” The infinitive form “baser” is pronounced as [ba-ze]. The word “baser” originated from the Latin word “basare,” meaning “to put on a pedestal.”

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In everyday French, “baser” is commonly used to express the act of building or establishing something on a particular foundation or principle. It can also refer to relying or depending on certain factors or criteria.

Here are three examples of its usage:

Il a basé sa décision sur des faits concrets.
(He based his decision on concrete facts.)
Leur relation est basée sur la confiance mutuelle.
(Their relationship is based on mutual trust.)
Le succès de ce projet est basé sur une étude approfondie du marché.
(The success of this project is based on a thorough market study.)

Baser – 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 baser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	base	Je me base sur mes expériences passées.	I base myself on my past experiences.
tu	bases	Tu te bases sur des faits concrets.	You base yourself on concrete facts.
il	base	Il se base sur ses compétences.	He bases himself on his skills.
elle	base	Elle se base sur son intuition.	She bases herself on her intuition.
on	base	On se base sur des statistiques.	One bases oneself on statistics.
nous	basons	Nous nous basons sur des principes moraux.	We base ourselves on moral principles.
vous	basez	Vous vous basez sur des preuves tangibles.	You base yourself on tangible evidence.
ils	basent	Ils se basent sur des études scientifiques.	They base themselves on scientific studies.
elles	basent	Elles se basent sur leur expérience professionnelle.	They base themselves on their professional experience.