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

Introduction to the verb nationaliser

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The English translation of the French verb nationaliser is “to nationalize”. It is pronounced as nah-see-oh-nah-lee-zey.

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The language origin of nationaliser is from the Latin word “natio” meaning “nation” and the French suffix “-iser” which means “to make”. In everyday French, nationaliser is commonly used in discussions of politics and economics, referring to the act of a government taking control of private industries or assets and making them state-owned.

Examples:

Le gouvernement a décidé de nationaliser l’industrie du pétrole pour mieux contrôler les prix. (The government has decided to nationalize the oil industry in order to better control prices.)
La nationalisation des chemins de fer a eu lieu dans les années 1930. (The nationalization of the railways took place in the 1930s.)
Les partis de gauche sont en faveur de la nationalisation des banques. (Left-wing parties are in favor of the nationalization of banks.)

Nationaliser – 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 nationaliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	nationalise	Je nationalise les industries.	I nationalize the industries.
Tu	nationalises	Tu nationalises les entreprises.	You nationalize the companies.
Il	nationalise	Il nationalise les ressources.	He nationalizes the resources.
Elle	nationalise	Elle nationalise les services publics.	She nationalizes the public services.
On	nationalise	On nationalise les banques.	We nationalize the banks.
Nous	nationalisons	Nous nationalisons les terres.	We nationalize the lands.
Vous	nationalisez	Vous nationalisez les transports.	You nationalize the transports.
Ils	nationalisent	Ils nationalisent les médias.	They nationalize the media.
Elles	nationalisent	Elles nationalisent les compagnies.	They nationalize the companies.