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

Introduction to the verb politiser

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The English translation of the French verb politiser is “to politicize.” The infinitive form of the verb is pronounced “poh-lee-tee-zay.”

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The word “politiser” comes from the Latin word “politicus” which means “of or pertaining to citizens or the state.” In everyday French, it is most often used to refer to the act of bringing political factors or discussions into a non-political context.

Examples:

Le directeur essaie de politiser le débat en évoquant ses opinions politiques personnelles. (The director is trying to politicize the debate by bringing up his personal political opinions.)
Je trouve que les médias ont tendance à politiser toutes les questions, même celles qui ne sont pas directement liées à la politique. (I feel that the media tends to politicize every issue, even those not directly related to politics.)
Les parents étaient furieux quand ils ont découvert que les enseignants politisaient les élèves en leur donnant des lectures biaisées. (The parents were furious when they discovered that the teachers were politicizing the students by giving them biased readings.)

Politiser – 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 politiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	politise	Je politise tous les jours.	I politicize every day.
tu	politises	Tu ne politises pas assez.	You don’t politicize enough.
il	politise	Il politise pour gagner des votes.	He politicizes to win votes.
elle	politise	Elle politise depuis longtemps.	She has been politicizing for a long time.
on	politise	On ne peut pas tout politiser.	We can’t politicize everything.
nous	politisons	Nous politisons la situation.	We politicize the situation.
vous	politisez	Vous politisez trop souvent.	You politicize too often.
ils	politisent	Ils politisent le débat.	They politicize the debate.
elles	politisent	Elles politisent leurs opinions.	They politicize their opinions.