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

Introduction to the verb conscientiser

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to raise awareness; [kɔ̃sjɑ̃tize]

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The verb conscientiser originates from the French word “conscience,” meaning “conscience” in English. It is formed by combining “conscience” with the suffix “-iser,” which is used to create verbs that indicate a process or action.

In everyday French, conscientiser is used to express the act of making someone aware of something, particularly in a conscious and thoughtful manner. It is often used in contexts such as personal growth, social issues, or education.

Examples:

Je veux conscientiser mes amis sur l’importance du recyclage.
(I want to raise awareness among my friends about the importance of recycling.)
L’école cherche à conscientiser les élèves sur la diversité culturelle.
(The school seeks to raise awareness among students about cultural diversity.)
Les médias jouent un rôle crucial pour conscientiser le public sur les droits humains.
(The media plays a crucial role in raising public awareness about human rights.)

Conscientiser – 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 conscientiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	conscientise	Je conscientise	I bring awareness
Tu	conscientises	Tu conscientises	You bring awareness
Il	conscientise	Il conscientise	He brings awareness
Elle	conscientise	Elle conscientise	She brings awareness
On	conscientise	On conscientise	One brings awareness
Nous	conscientisons	Nous conscientisons	We bring awareness
Vous	conscientisez	Vous conscientisez	You bring awareness
Ils	conscientisent	Ils conscientisent	They bring awareness
Elles	conscientisent	Elles conscientisent	They (fem.) bring awareness