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

Introduction to the verb capitaliser

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The English translation of the French verb “capitaliser” is “to capitalize.” The infinitive form “capitaliser” is pronounced as kah-pee-ta-lee-zay.

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The word “capitaliser” originates from the Latin word “capitale,” meaning “capital.” In everyday French, “capitaliser” is most often used in a financial context to refer to the act of investing capital or making profits.

Examples:

Il a décidé de capitaliser ses économies dans l’immobilier. (He decided to invest his savings in real estate.)
L’entreprise a su capitaliser sur son succès en lançant de nouveaux produits. (The company was able to capitalize on its success by launching new products.)
Nous devons capitaliser sur nos compétences pour obtenir de meilleurs résultats. (We need to capitalize on our skills to achieve better results.)

Capitaliser – 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 capitaliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	capitalise	Je capitalise sur mes compétences.	I capitalize on my skills.
Tu	capitalises	Tu capitalises sur tes connaissances.	You capitalize on your knowledge.
Il	capitalise	Il capitalise sur cette opportunité.	He capitalizes on this opportunity.
Elle	capitalise	Elle capitalise sur son expérience.	She capitalizes on her experience.
On	capitalise	On capitalise sur les nouvelles tendances.	One/We capitalize on the new trends.
Nous	capitalisons	Nous capitalisons sur nos atouts.	We capitalize on our strengths.
Vous	capitalisez	Vous capitalisez sur vos investissements.	You capitalize on your investments.
Ils	capitalisent	Ils capitalisent sur leur savoir-faire.	They capitalize on their know-how.
Elles	capitalisent	Elles capitalisent sur leurs compétences.	They capitalize on their skills.