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

Introduction to the verb homologuer

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The English translation of the French verb homologuer is “to approve” or “to certify.” It is pronounced as “oh-moh-loh-guh-eh.”

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The word homologuer comes from the Latin word “homologare” which means “to approve.” In everyday French, it is most often used in legal and administrative contexts, such as approving or certifying official documents or regulations.

Examples:

Les autorités doivent homologuer les nouvelles règles de sécurité. (The authorities must approve the new safety regulations.)
Ce modèle de voiture n’est pas encore homologué pour la vente en France. (This car model is not yet certified for sale in France.)
Le tribunal a homologué leur accord de divorce. (The court approved their divorce agreement.)

Homologuer – 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 homologuer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’homologue	J’homologue chaque document.	I homologate each document.
Tu	Tu homologues	Tu homologues les demandes.	You homologate the requests.
Il	Il homologue	Il homologue les contrats.	He homologates the contracts.
Elle	Elle homologue	Elle homologue les affaires.	She homologates the affairs.
On	On homologue	On homologue les décisions.	We homologate the decisions.
Nous	Nous homologuons	Nous homologuons les produits.	We homologate the products.
Vous	Vous homologuez	Vous homologuez les dossiers.	You homologate the files.
Ils	Ils homologuent	Ils homologuent les projets.	They homologate the projects.
Elles	Elles homologuent	Elles homologuent les résultats.	They homologate the results.