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

Introduction to the verb humaniser

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The English translation of the French verb humaniser is “to humanize.” It is pronounced as “yoo-mah-nee-zay.”

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The word humaniser comes from the Latin word “humanus,” meaning “human.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the act of making something more humane or compassionate. It can also refer to the process of giving human qualities or characteristics to something.

Examples:

Les travailleurs humanisent leur entreprise en offrant des avantages sociaux à leurs employés. (The workers humanize their company by offering social benefits to their employees.)
La mère a essayé de humaniser la punition de son fils en lui expliquant pourquoi son comportement était inapproprié. (The mother tried to humanize her son’s punishment by explaining to him why his behavior was inappropriate.)
Les artistes cherchent souvent à humaniser leurs personnages pour les rendre plus réalistes et plus attachants. (Artists often try to humanize their characters to make them more realistic and likable.)

Humaniser – 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 humaniser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	humanise	Je humanise les robots.	I humanize robots.
Tu	humanises	Tu humanises les machines.	You humanize machines.
Il	humanise	Il humanise les animaux.	He humanizes animals.
Elle	humanise	Elle humanise les plantes.	She humanizes plants.
On	humanise	On humanise les intelligences artificielles.	One humanizes artificial intelligences.
Nous	humanisons	Nous humanisons les situations difficiles.	We humanize difficult situations.
Vous	humanisez	Vous humanisez les relations interpersonnelles.	You humanize interpersonal relationships.
Ils	humanisent	Ils humanisent la technologie.	They humanize technology.
Elles	humanisent	Elles humanisent les processus.	They humanize processes.