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

Introduction to the verb idiotiser

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The English translation of idiotiser is “to make someone look like an idiot.” It is pronounced “ee-dee-oh-tee-zay.”

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Idiotiser comes from the French word “idiot,” which originated from the Latin word “idiota” meaning “ignorant person.” It is most often used in everyday French as a colloquial term to describe situations where someone is being made to look foolish or unintelligent.

Examples:

Il a été idiotisé par ses amis lors de la fête. (He was made to look like an idiot by his friends at the party.)
Les publicités télévisées ont tendance à idiotiser le public avec leur contenu sans intérêt. (Television commercials tend to make the audience look foolish with their uninteresting content.)
Arrête de m’idiotiser avec tes blagues stupides. (Stop making me look like an idiot with your stupid jokes.)

Idiotiser – 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 idiotiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’idiotise	Je l’idiotise tous les jours.	I idiotize him every day.
Tu	Tu idiotises	Pourquoi tu l’idiotises ?	Why do you idiotize him?
Il	Il idiotise	Il idiotise son collègue en réunion.	He idiotizes his colleague during the meeting.
Elle	Elle idiotise	Elle n’idiotise pas assez ses étudiants.	She doesn’t idiotize her students enough.
On	On idiotise	On peut pas l’embaucher, il idiotise tout le monde.	We can’t hire him, he idiotizes everyone.
Nous	Nous idiotisons	Nous idiotisons nos amis avec nos blagues.	We idiotize our friends with our jokes.
Vous	Vous idiotisez	Vous idiotisez vos enfants en les surprotégeant.	You idiotize your children by overprotecting them.
Ils	Ils idiotisent	Ils idiotisent leurs clients avec leurs prix exorbitants.	They idiotize their customers with their exorbitant prices.
Elles	Elles idiotisent	Elles idiotisent leur patron en lui racontant leurs problèmes.	They idiotize their boss by telling him their problems.