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

Introduction to the verb fertiliser

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The English translation of the French verb “fertiliser” is “to fertilize.” The infinitive form “fertiliser” is pronounced as “fehr-tee-lee-zay.”

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The word “fertiliser” in French comes from the Latin word “fertilis,” meaning “fertile.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the action of enriching soil or making it more fertile by adding nutrients.

Here are three simple examples of how “fertiliser” is used in French, along with their English translations:

Les agriculteurs fertilisent leurs champs avant de planter les cultures.
(Farmers fertilize their fields before planting crops.)
Il est important de fertiliser régulièrement les plantes d’intérieur pour favoriser leur croissance.
(It is important to regularly fertilize indoor plants to promote their growth.)
Nous allons acheter un engrais pour fertiliser notre jardin cet été.
(We are going to buy fertilizer to fertilize our garden this summer.)

Fertiliser – 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 fertiliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je fertilise	Je fertilise les plantes tous les jours.	I fertilize the plants every day.
Tu	Tu fertilises	Tu fertilises le jardin ce soir.	You fertilize the garden tonight.
Il	Il fertilise	Il fertilise le sol du champ.	He fertilizes the field soil.
Elle	Elle fertilise	Elle fertilise les fleurs avec soin.	She fertilizes the flowers carefully.
On	On fertilise	On fertilise le potager régulièrement.	We fertilize the vegetable garden regularly.
Nous	Nous fertilisons	Nous fertilisons les cultures cette semaine.	We fertilize the crops this week.
Vous	Vous fertilisez	Vous fertilisez les arbres du parc.	You fertilize the trees in the park.
Ils	Ils fertilisent	Ils fertilisent les plantes en pot.	They fertilize the potted plants.
Elles	Elles fertilisent	Elles fertilisent les champs de blé.	They fertilize the wheat fields.