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

Introduction to the verb crétiniser

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The English translation of the French verb “crétiniser” is “to make someone stupid.” The pronunciation of the infinitive form “crétiniser” is [kʁetiniˈze].

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The word “crétiniser” is derived from the French noun “crétin,” which originally referred to a person with a congenital form of hypothyroidism. Over time, the term has evolved to have a derogatory meaning, describing someone as stupid or foolish. The verb “crétiniser” is used figuratively to indicate the action of making someone or something become stupid or promoting stupidity.

Examples of usage:

Tu passes trop de temps à regarder des émissions de télé-réalité, ça va finir par te crétiniser. (You spend too much time watching reality TV shows, it’s going to end up making you stupid.)
Les réseaux sociaux peuvent crétiniser les jeunes en les exposant à des contenus peu éducatifs. (Social media can make young people stupid by exposing them to non-educational content.)
Les discours populistes ont tendance à crétiniser le débat public. (Populist speeches have a tendency to dumb down public discourse.)

Please note that the verb “crétiniser” is colloquial and has a negative connotation.

Crétiniser – 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 crétiniser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	crétinise	Je crétinise facilement.	I easily become stupid.
Tu	crétinises	Tu crétinises en écoutant ça.	You become stupid by listening to that.
Il	crétinise	Il crétinise chaque fois qu’il boit.	He becomes stupid every time he drinks.
Elle	crétinise	Elle crétinise dès qu’elle est fatiguée.	She becomes stupid as soon as she is tired.
On	crétinise	On crétinise en regardant cette émission.	One becomes stupid by watching this show.
Nous	crétinisons	Nous crétinisons en croyant ça.	We become stupid by believing that.
Vous	crétinisez	Vous crétinisez en suivant cette personne.	You become stupid by following this person.
Ils	crétinisent	Ils crétinisent en écoutant ces idées.	They become stupid by listening to these ideas.
Elles	crétinisent	Elles crétinisent quand elles sont ensemble.	They become stupid when they are together.