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

Introduction to the verb intellectualiser

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The English translation of intellectualiser is “to intellectualize.” It is pronounced as “ehn-tehl-lehk-tuah-lee-zeh.”

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The language origin of intellectualiser comes from the French word “intellectuel,” meaning intellectual, and the suffix “-iser,” which is used to form verbs. In everyday French, it is used to describe the act of thinking, analyzing, or rationalizing something in a profound or intellectual manner.

Examples:

J’ai tendance à intellectualiser mes émotions plutôt que de les ressentir pleinement. (I tend to intellectualize my emotions rather than fully feeling them.)
Les politiciens ont tendance à intellectualiser les problèmes plutôt que de proposer des solutions concrètes. (Politicians tend to intellectualize problems instead of offering concrete solutions.)
Il est important de ne pas trop intellectualiser une décision et d’écouter son instinct. (It is important not to over-intellectualize a decision and to listen to one’s instincts.)

Intellectualiser – 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 intellectualiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	intellectualise	Je préfère intellectualiser mes idées avant de les exprimer.	I prefer to intellectualize my ideas before expressing them.
tu	intellectualises	Tu n’as pas besoin d’intellectualiser pour comprendre.	You don’t need to intellectualize to understand.
il	intellectualise	Il est important d’intellectualiser pour prendre les bonnes décisions.	It is important to intellectualize to make good decisions.
elle	intellectualise	Elle ne peut s’empêcher d’intellectualiser chaque situation.	She can’t help but intellectualize every situation.
on	intellectualise	On peut dire que tu es un bon intellectuel.	One could say that you are a good intellectual.
nous	intellectualisons	Nous avons pour habitude d’intellectualiser nos conversations.	We have a habit of intellectualizing our conversations.
vous	intellectualisez	Vous devriez peut-être arrêter d’intellectualiser et profiter de la vie.	Maybe you should stop intellectualizing and enjoy life.
ils	intellectualisent	Ils ont tendance à intellectualiser les choses simples.	They tend to intellectualize simple things.
elles	intellectualisent	Elles ont du mal à intellectualiser les concepts abstraits.	They struggle to intellectualize abstract concepts.