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

Introduction to the verb perméabiliser

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The English translation of the French verb perméabiliser is “to make permeable.” It is pronounced as per-mey-ah-bee-lee-zeh.

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Perméabiliser comes from the French word “perméable,” which means “permeable” or “able to be penetrated.” The suffix “-iser” is added to verbs in French to indicate the action of making something. In everyday French, perméabiliser is most often used in the context of making a material or surface permeable, such as making a fabric water-permeable or making a membrane permeable to certain substances.

Examples:

Nous devons perméabiliser cette bâche pour qu’elle puisse laisser passer l’eau. (We need to make this tarpaulin permeable so that it can let water through.)
Les racines des plantes perméabilisent le sol et permettent à l’eau de s’infiltrer. (The roots of plants make the soil permeable and allow water to seep in.)
Les chercheurs travaillent sur une nouvelle méthode pour perméabiliser les membranes cellulaires. (Researchers are working on a new method to make cell membranes permeable.)

Translated examples:

We need to make this tarpaulin permeable so that it can let water through.
The roots of plants make the soil permeable and allow water to seep in.
Researchers are working on a new method to make cell membranes permeable.

Perméabiliser – 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 perméabiliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	perméabilise	Je perméabilise le sol.	I make the ground permeable.
tu	perméabilises	Tu perméabilises le tissu.	You make the fabric permeable.
il	perméabilise	Il perméabilise la membrane.	He makes the membrane permeable.
elle	perméabilise	Elle perméabilise la surface.	She makes the surface permeable.
on	perméabilise	On perméabilise le béton.	We make the concrete permeable.
nous	perméabilisons	Nous perméabilisons le sol.	We make the ground permeable.
vous	perméabilisez	Vous perméabilisez la couche.	You make the layer permeable.
ils	perméabilisent	Ils perméabilisent le matériau.	They make the material permeable.
elles	perméabilisent	Elles perméabilisent le terrain.	They make the ground permeable.