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

Introduction to the verb métalliser

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The English translation of the French verb métalliser is “to metallize.” It is pronounced “meh-tah-lee-zay.”

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The word métalliser comes from the French word “métal,” meaning metal, and the suffix “-iser,” which is used to form verbs. It is most often used in everyday French in the context of industrial processes, specifically in reference to coating objects with a layer of metal.

Examples:

Nous allons métalliser ces pièces avant de les assembler. (We are going to metallize these parts before assembling them.)
La couche de métal appliquée sur le métal de base va le protéger contre la corrosion. (The layer of metal applied to the base metal will protect it against corrosion.)
Le processus de métallisation est utilisé pour fabriquer des objets en métal à partir de matériaux non métalliques. (The metallization process is used to manufacture metal objects from non-metallic materials.)

Métalliser – 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 métalliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	métallise	Je métallise mes bijoux.	I metallize my jewelry.
tu	métallises	Tu métallises ton vélo.	You metallize your bike.
il	métallise	Il métallise les pièces de voiture.	He metallizes car parts.
elle	métallise	Elle métallise ses accessoires de mode.	She metallizes her fashion accessories.
on	métallise	On métallise les barrières du jardin.	We metallize the garden gates.
nous	métallisons	Nous métallisons nos outils de cuisine.	We metallize our kitchen tools.
vous	métallisez	Vous métallisez votre mobilier.	You metallize your furniture.
ils	métallisent	Ils métallisent les poteaux électriques.	They metallize electrical poles.
elles	métallisent	Elles métallisent leurs sculptures.	They metallize their sculptures.