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

Introduction to the verb flexibiliser

Get the present tense conjugation of flexibiliser. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb “flexibiliser” is “to make more flexible” or “to flexibilize.” The infinitive form “flexibiliser” is pronounced as “fleh-ksib-lee-zay.”

Table of Contents

The verb “flexibiliser” is derived from the noun “flexibilité,” meaning “flexibility.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of making something more adaptable or pliable, particularly in a work or organizational context.

Three examples of its usage, along with their English translations, are:

Nous devons flexibiliser nos horaires de travail pour mieux répondre aux demandes des clients.
(We need to make our work schedules more flexible to better meet customer demands.)
L’entreprise cherche à flexibiliser ses méthodes de production afin d’optimiser ses ressources.
(The company is looking to flexibilize its production methods in order to optimize its resources.)
Le gouvernement envisage de flexibiliser les lois du travail pour encourager l’embauche de jeunes travailleurs.
(The government is considering flexibilizing labor laws to encourage the hiring of young workers.)

Flexibiliser – 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 flexibiliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	flexibilise	Je flexibilise mon emploi du temps.	I flexibilize my schedule.
tu	flexibilises	Tu flexibilises tes attentes.	You flexibilize your expectations.
il	flexibilise	Il flexibilise la politique de l’entreprise.	He flexibilizes the company’s policy.
elle	flexibilise	Elle flexibilise son approche pédagogique.	She flexibilizes her teaching approach.
on	flexibilise	On flexibilise nos méthodes de travail.	We flexibilize our working methods.
nous	flexibilisons	Nous flexibilisons nos horaires de travail.	We flexibilize our work schedules.
vous	flexibilisez	Vous flexibilisez vos politiques commerciales.	You flexibilize your business policies.
ils	flexibilisent	Ils flexibilisent leurs procédures.	They flexibilize their procedures.
elles	flexibilisent	Elles flexibilisent leurs routines.	They flexibilize their routines.