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

Introduction to the verb phagocyter

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The English translation of the French verb phagocyter is “to phagocytize.” It is pronounced as “fah-goh-see-teh.”

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Phagocyter is derived from the Ancient Greek words “phagein” meaning “to eat” and “kytos” meaning “cell.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the scientific and medical fields to refer to the process of cellular ingestion and digestion.

Examples:

Les cellules immunitaires peuvent phagocyter les bactéries et les virus. (Immune cells can phagocytize bacteria and viruses.)
Le médicament aide à phagocyter les cellules cancéreuses. (The medication helps to phagocytize cancer cells.)
Les amibes sont capables de phagocyter de petites particules de nourriture. (Amoebas are able to phagocytize small food particles.)

Translation:

Immune cells can engulf bacteria and viruses.
The medication helps to ingest cancer cells.
Amoebas are able to consume small food particles.

Phagocyter – 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 phagocyter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	phagocyte	Je phagocyte des bactéries.	I phagocytize bacteria.
Tu	phagocytes	Tu phagocytes rapidement.	You phagocytize quickly.
Il	phagocyte	Il phagocyte les virus.	He phagocytizes viruses.
Elle	phagocyte	Elle phagocyte les champignons.	She phagocytizes fungi.
On	phagocyte	On phagocyte les toxines.	One/We phagocytizes toxins.
Nous	phagocytons	Nous phagocytons les parasites.	We phagocytize parasites.
Vous	phagocytez	Vous phagocytez les déchets.	You phagocytize waste.
Ils	phagocytent	Ils phagocytent les cellules mortes.	They phagocytize dead cells.
Elles	phagocytent	Elles phagocytent les bactéries.	They phagocytize bacteria.