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

Introduction to the verb magnétiser

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The English translation of the French verb magnétiser is “to magnetize” and it is pronounced as “mahg-nay-tee-zay”.

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The language origin of magnétiser comes from the word “magnetism” in English, which derives from the Greek word “magnētikos”. In everyday French, magnétiser is most often used in the context of hypnosis or mesmerism, where someone is believed to be able to influence another person’s thoughts or behaviors using a magnetic or hypnotic force.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Il prétend pouvoir magnétiser les gens pour les guérir de leurs maux. (He claims to be able to magnetize people to cure them of their ailments.)
La conférencière a réussi à magnétiser son public avec son discours passionné. (The speaker managed to mesmerize her audience with her passionate speech.)
Les aimants sont utilisés pour magnétiser certaines pièces de moteurs. (Magnets are used to magnetize certain parts of motors.)

Magnétiser – 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 magnétiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je magnétise	Je magnétise un objet en métal.	I magnetize a metal object.
Tu	Tu magnétises	Tu magnétises le papier avec un aimant.	You magnetize the paper with a magnet.
Il	Il magnétise	Il magnétise les particules de fer.	He magnetizes iron particles.
Elle	Elle magnétise	Elle magnétise le disque dur.	She magnetizes the hard drive.
On	On magnétise	On magnétise les outils pour les décharger.	We magnetize tools to demagnetize them.
Nous	Nous magnétisons	Nous magnétisons le noyau de l’atome.	We magnetize the nucleus of the atom.
Vous	Vous magnétisez	Vous magnétisez le métal pour le rendre magnétique.	You magnetize the metal to make it magnetic.
Ils	Ils magnétisent	Ils magnétisent les aimants pour les utiliser dans les machines.	They magnetize magnets to use them in machines.
Elles	Elles magnétisent	Elles magnétisent les bobines pour créer un champ magnétique.	They magnetize coils to create a magnetic field.