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

Introduction to the verb catéchiser

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The English translation of the French verb “catéchiser” is “to catechize.” The infinitive form “catéchiser” is pronounced as “ka-te-shee-ze.”

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The word “catéchiser” has its origins in the Greek word “katecheo,” meaning “to instruct.” In everyday French, it is primarily used in a religious context, referring to the act of teaching or instructing someone in religious doctrine or principles.

Examples:

Il est venu pour me catéchiser sur les enseignements de l’Église. (He came to catechize me on the teachings of the Church.)
Les parents ont demandé au prêtre de catéchiser leurs enfants avant leur première communion. (The parents asked the priest to catechize their children before their First Communion.)
Les catéchistes se réunissent régulièrement pour discuter de la meilleure façon de catéchiser les jeunes. (Catechists gather regularly to discuss the best way to catechize young people.)

Catéchiser – 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 catéchiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	catéchise	Je catéchise les enfants.	I catechize the children.
Tu	catéchises	Tu catéchises ton cousin.	You catechize your cousin.
Il	catéchise	Il catéchise le groupe.	He catechizes the group.
Elle	catéchise	Elle catéchise l’équipe.	She catechizes the team.
On	catéchise	On catéchise les nouveaux.	One catechizes the newcomers.
Nous	catéchisons	Nous catéchisons les étudiants.	We catechize the students.
Vous	catéchisez	Vous catéchisez les adultes.	You catechize the adults.
Ils	catéchisent	Ils catéchisent les paroissiens.	They catechize the parishioners.
Elles	catéchisent	Elles catéchisent les élèves.	They catechize the students.