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

Introduction to the verb labéliser

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The English translation of the French verb labéliser is “to label”. It is pronounced “lah-bay-lee-zay” in its infinitive form.

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The word labéliser comes from the French word “label”, which is derived from the Latin word “labellum” meaning “little tongue” or “little strip”. It is most often used in every day French to describe the action of affixing a label or tag to an object or product in order to identify it or provide information about it.

Example 1: Je vais labéliser mes épices pour mieux les organiser dans ma cuisine. (I am going to label my spices to better organize them in my kitchen.)

Example 2: Nous devons labéliser tous les produits alimentaires afin d’informer les consommateurs sur leur composition. (We must label all food products in order to inform consumers about their composition.)

Example 3: Les vêtements vendus dans cette boutique sont labélisés avec les instructions de lavage en français et en anglais. (The clothes sold in this store are labeled with washing instructions in French and English.)

Labéliser – 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 labéliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je labélise	Je labélise mes produits.	I label my products.
tu	tu labélises	Tu labélises tes affiches.	You label your posters.
il	il labélise	Il labélise sa nouvelle collection.	He labels his new collection.
elle	elle labélise	Elle labélise ses aliments biologiques.	She labels her organic foods.
on	on labélise	On labélise nos produits locaux.	We label our local products.
nous	nous labélisons	Nous labélisons notre entreprise.	We label our company.
vous	vous labélisez	Vous labélisez vos emballages.	You label your packaging.
ils	ils labélisent	Ils labélisent leurs produits de beauté.	They label their beauty products.
elles	elles labélisent	Elles labélisent leurs vêtements.	They label their clothes.