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

Introduction to the verb criminaliser

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The English translation of the French verb “criminaliser” is “to criminalize.” The infinitive form “criminaliser” is pronounced as “kree-mee-na-lee-zay.”

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Criminaliser is derived from the French noun “crime” and the suffix “-iser,” which is used to form verbs. It is commonly used in everyday French to refer to the action of making an activity or behavior illegal, punishable by law, or considered a crime.

Examples:

La loi criminalise la vente de drogues. (The law criminalizes the sale of drugs.)
Ils proposent de criminaliser la discrimination au travail. (They propose to criminalize workplace discrimination.)
Le gouvernement envisage de criminaliser l’abandon des animaux de compagnie. (The government is considering criminalizing pet abandonment.)

Note: The verb “criminaliser” can also be used reflexively, as in “se criminaliser,” to mean “to become criminalized.”

Criminaliser – 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 criminaliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	criminalise	Je criminalise ce comportement.	I criminalize this behavior.
tu	criminalises	Tu criminalises ces actes.	You criminalize these actions.
il	criminalise	Il criminalise cette pratique.	He criminalizes this practice.
elle	criminalise	Elle criminalise cette organisation.	She criminalizes this organization.
on	criminalise	On criminalise ces comportements.	One/We criminalize these behaviors.
nous	criminalisons	Nous criminalisons ces activités.	We criminalize these activities.
vous	criminalisez	Vous criminalisez ces infractions.	You criminalize these offenses.
ils	criminalisent	Ils criminalisent ces actions.	They criminalize these actions.
elles	criminalisent	Elles criminalisent ces pratiques.	They criminalize these practices.