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

Introduction to the verb matriculer

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The English translation of the French verb matriculer is “to enroll” or “to register.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “ma-tree-kyuh-lay.”

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Matriculer comes from the Latin word “matricula” meaning “register” and is most often used in everyday French to refer to the process of enrolling or registering for something, such as a school, course, or program.

Examples:

Je vais matriculer mon fils à l’école primaire l’année prochaine. (I am going to enroll my son in primary school next year.)
Pour participer à ce cours, il faut matriculer en ligne avant la date limite. (To participate in this course, you must register online before the deadline.)
Ils ont matriculé 500 nouveaux étudiants cette année. (They enrolled 500 new students this year.)

Matriculer – 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 matriculer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	me matricule	Je me matricule chaque année.	I enroll myself every year.
tu	te matricules	Tu te matricules en ligne.	You enroll online.
il	se matricule	Il se matricule à la fac.	He enrolls at the university.
elle	se matricule	Elle se matricule à la même école que moi.	She enrolls at the same school as me.
on	se matricule	On se matricule ensemble.	We enroll together.
nous	nous matriculons	Nous nous matriculons ensemble.	We enroll together.
vous	vous matriculez	Vous vous matriculez en ligne.	You enroll online.
ils	se matriculent	Ils se matriculent chaque année.	They enroll every year.
elles	se matriculent	Elles se matriculent à la même école.	They enroll at the same school.