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

Introduction to the verb censurer

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The English translation of the French verb “censurer” is “to censor.” The infinitive form of “censurer” is pronounced as “sehn-suh-ray.”

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The word “censurer” comes from the Latin word “censura,” meaning “judgment” or “censorship.” In everyday French, “censurer” is most often used to express the act of criticizing, condemning, or prohibiting something, particularly in the context of media, arts, or public expression.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Les autorités ont décidé de censurer ce film controversé. (The authorities have decided to censor this controversial film.)
Certains pays ont tendance à censurer les informations qui ne leur conviennent pas. (Some countries tend to censor information that does not suit them.)
Il est important de ne pas censurer les opinions divergentes dans un débat démocratique. (It is important not to censor divergent opinions in a democratic debate.)

Censurer – 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 censurer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	censure	Je censure les critiques.	I censor the critiques.
Tu	censures	Tu censures les films.	You censor the movies.
Il	censure	Il censure le livre.	He censors the book.
Elle	censure	Elle censure le discours.	She censors the speech.
On	censure	On censure les articles.	One censors the articles.
Nous	censurons	Nous censurons les médias.	We censor the media.
Vous	censurez	Vous censurez les images.	You censor the images.
Ils	censurent	Ils censurent les journaux.	They censor the newspapers.
Elles	censurent	Elles censurent les vidéos.	They censor the videos.