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

Introduction to the verb parcelliser

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The English translation of the French verb parcelliser is “to parcel out” or “to divide into parcels.” The infinitive form, parcelliser, is pronounced as “par-sel-ee-zay.”

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The word parcelliser comes from the French word parcelle, meaning “parcel” or “small plot of land.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of dividing or splitting something into smaller parts or portions.

Example 1: Je vais parcelliser le gâteau pour que tout le monde puisse en avoir une part.
Translation: I am going to parcel out the cake so that everyone can have a piece.

Example 2: Les parents ont décidé de parcelliser leur fortune entre leurs enfants.
Translation: The parents have decided to divide their fortune among their children.

Example 3: Pour mieux organiser mon travail, je vais parcelliser mes tâches en plusieurs étapes.
Translation: To better organize my work, I am going to parcel out my tasks into several steps.

Parcelliser – 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 parcelliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	parcellise	Je parcellise mes affaires.	I parcel my belongings.
Tu	parcellises	Tu parcellises le terrain.	You parcel the land.
Il	parcellise	Il parcellise les tâches.	He parcels the tasks.
Elle	parcellise	Elle parcellise ses biens.	She parcels her belongings.
On	parcellise	On parcellise la ville.	One parcels the city.
Nous	parcellisons	Nous parcellisons le champ.	We parcel the field.
Vous	parcellisez	Vous parcellisez la salle.	You parcel the room.
Ils	parcellisent	Ils parcellisent le territoire.	They parcel the territory.
Elles	parcellisent	Elles parcellisent le jardin.	They parcel the garden.