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

Introduction to the verb lexicaliser

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The English translation of the French verb lexicaliser is “to lexicalize.” It is pronounced as “lehk-see-kah-lee-zay.”

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The origin of the word “lexicaliser” is from the French word “lexical,” meaning pertaining to words or vocabulary. In everyday French, the verb is often used to describe the process of incorporating new words or terms into a language, particularly in specialized fields or jargon.

Examples of its usage in everyday French include:

Les sciences sociales ont tendance à lexicaliser des mots anglais. (Social sciences tend to lexicalize English words.)
Le jargon médical est souvent lexicalisé à partir du latin. (Medical jargon is often lexicalized from Latin.)
Les nouvelles technologies amènent de nombreux termes à se lexicaliser. (New technologies bring about many terms to be lexicalized.)

Translation:

Social sciences tend to incorporate English words.
Medical jargon is often derived from Latin.
New technologies bring about many new terms.

Lexicaliser – 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 lexicaliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	lexicalise	Je lexicalise le nouveau vocabulaire.	I am lexicalizing the new vocabulary.
Tu	lexicalises	Tu lexicalises facilement les mots difficiles.	You easily lexicalize difficult words.
Il	lexicalise	Il lexicalise les textes en français.	He lexicalizes French texts.
Elle	lexicalise	Elle lexicalise les concepts clés.	She lexicalizes key concepts.
On	lexicalise	On lexicalise tout le temps dans notre cours de français.	We are always lexicalizing in our French class.
Nous	lexicalisons	Nous lexicalisons ensemble pour mieux comprendre.	We are lexicalizing together to better understand.
Vous	lexicalisez	Vous lexicalisez bien pour des débutants.	You lexicalize well for beginners.
Ils	lexicalisent	Ils lexicalisent les termes techniques.	They lexicalize technical terms.
Elles	lexicalisent	Elles lexicalisent les articles en français.	They lexicalize French articles.