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

Introduction to the verb conglomérer

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The English translation of the French verb “conglomérer” is “to conglomerate” or “to conglomerize.”

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The infinitive form “conglomérer” is pronounced as “kohn-gloh-mey-ray.”

“Conglomérer” is a verb derived from the noun “conglomérat,” which means “conglomerate” in English. It originates from the Latin word “conglomerare,” meaning “to roll into a ball.” In everyday French, “conglomérer” is commonly used in business or economic contexts to describe the act of merging or uniting various entities or organizations into a single group or conglomerate.

Examples:

Les deux entreprises se sont conglomérées pour former un nouveau groupe. (The two companies conglomerated to form a new group.)
Plusieurs associations se sont conglomérées pour lancer une campagne commune. (Several associations conglomerated to launch a joint campaign.)
Les médias se conglomèrent rapidement, créant ainsi de grands groupes de presse. (Media outlets conglomerate rapidly, thus creating large press groups.)

Conglomérer – 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 conglomérer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	conglomère	Je conglomère les morceaux de papier.	I conglomerate the pieces of paper.
tu	conglomeres	Tu conglomeres toutes les informations.	You conglomerate all the information.
il	conglomeré	Il conglomeré les entreprises pour former un nouveau groupe.	He conglomerates the companies to form a new group.
elle	conglomeré	Elle conglomeré les éléments pour créer une œuvre d’art.	She conglomerates the elements to create a work of art.
on	conglomeré	On conglomeré les différentes matières premières.	One conglomerates the different raw materials.
nous	conglomerons	Nous conglomerons les idées pour trouver une solution.	We conglomerate ideas to find a solution.
vous	conglomérez	Vous conglomérez les ressources pour atteindre vos objectifs.	You conglomerate resources to achieve your goals.
ils	conglomèrent	Ils conglomèrent les produits pour faciliter le transport.	They conglomerate the products to facilitate transportation.
elles	conglomèrent	Elles conglomèrent les matériaux pour construire la maison.	They conglomerate the materials to build the house.