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

Introduction to the verb coloriser

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The English translation of the verb “coloriser” is “to colorize.” The infinitive form “coloriser” is pronounced as kɔ.lɔ.ʁi.ze.

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Coloriser is derived from the French word “couleur” (color) and the suffix “-iser,” which is commonly used to form verbs in French.

In everyday French, coloriser is often used in the context of adding color to something that was originally black and white, such as a photograph or a film.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

J’ai colorisé cette vieille photo en noir et blanc. (I colorized this old black and white photo.)
Les images du film ont été colorisées pour lui donner une apparence plus moderne. (The film’s images were colorized to give it a more modern look.)
L’artiste a décidé de coloriser ses dessins pour les rendre plus vivants. (The artist decided to colorize his drawings to make them more vibrant.)

Coloriser – 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 coloriser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	colorise	Je colorise le dessin.	I colorize the drawing.
Tu	colorises	Tu colorises les murs.	You colorize the walls.
Il	colorise	Il colorise la photo.	He colorizes the photo.
Elle	colorise	Elle colorise son livre.	She colorizes her book.
On	colorise	On colorise la fresque.	One colors the mural.
Nous	colorisons	Nous colorisons les images.	We colorize the pictures.
Vous	colorisez	Vous colorisez les tableaux.	You colorize the paintings.
Ils	colorisent	Ils colorisent les bandes dessinées.	They colorize the comics.
Elles	colorisent	Elles colorisent les illustrations.	They colorize the illustrations.