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

Introduction to the verb familiariser

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The English translation of the French verb “familiariser” is “to familiarize.” The infinitive form of “familiariser” is pronounced as [fa.mi.lja.ʁi.ze].

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The word “familiariser” comes from the Latin word “familiaris” which means “related to the family.” In everyday French, “familiariser” is most often used to express the action of making something or someone familiar or acquainted with something else.

Examples of usage:

Je vais te familiariser avec les nouvelles règles du jeu. (I will familiarize you with the new rules of the game.)
L’école organise une visite pour familiariser les élèves avec le musée. (The school is organizing a visit to familiarize the students with the museum.)
Nous devons familiariser notre chien avec les autres animaux. (We need to familiarize our dog with the other animals.)

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Familiariser – 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 familiariser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	me familiarise	Je me familiarise avec le nouveau logiciel.	I familiarize myself with the new software.
Tu	te familiarises	Tu te familiarises avec les règles du jeu.	You familiarize yourself with the game rules.
Il	se familiarise	Il se familiarise avec la culture étrangère.	He familiarizes himself with foreign culture.
Elle	se familiarise	Elle se familiarise avec la danse contemporaine.	She familiarizes herself with contemporary dance.
On	se familiarise	On se familiarise avec les nouvelles technologies.	One familiarizes oneself with new technologies.
Nous	nous familiarisons	Nous nous familiarisons avec l’histoire de notre pays.	We familiarize ourselves with the history of our country.
Vous	vous familiarisez	Vous vous familiarisez avec les procédures administratives.	You familiarize yourselves with administrative procedures.
Ils	se familiarisent	Ils se familiarisent avec la cuisine italienne.	They familiarize themselves with Italian cuisine.
Elles	se familiarisent	Elles se familiarisent avec les coutumes locales.	They familiarize themselves with local customs.