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

Introduction to the verb clochardiser

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The English translation of the French verb clochardiser is “to impoverish” or “to destitute.” The infinitive form of clochardiser is pronounced as “klo-shar-di-ze.”

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The word clochardiser comes from the noun clochard, which refers to a homeless person or a tramp. Clochardiser is used in everyday French to describe the action of making someone become a clochard or to live like a clochard. It implies the process of becoming poor or destitute.

Examples:

La crise économique a clochardisé de nombreuses familles. (The economic crisis impoverished many families.)
Les politiques de l’entreprise ont clochardisé les employés. (The company’s policies have destituted the employees.)
La guerre a clochardisé tout un pays. (The war has made an entire country impoverished.)

Clochardiser – 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 clochardiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	clochardise	Je clochardise dans les rues.	I become a beggar in the streets.
Tu	clochardises	Tu clochardises pour survivre.	You become a beggar to survive.
Il	clochardise	Il clochardise depuis longtemps.	He has been a beggar for a long time.
Elle	clochardise	Elle clochardise à cause de la pauvreté.	She becomes a beggar because of poverty.
On	clochardise	On clochardise souvent par désespoir.	One becomes a beggar often out of despair.
Nous	clochardisons	Nous clochardisons pour comprendre leur réalité.	We become beggars to understand their reality.
Vous	clochardisez	Vous clochardisez contre votre volonté.	You become a beggar against your will.
Ils	clochardisent	Ils clochardisent pour échapper à leur passé.	They become beggars to escape their past.
Elles	clochardisent	Elles clochardisent en cherchant un abri.	They (feminine) become beggars while looking for shelter.