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

Introduction to the verb populariser

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The English translation of the French verb populariser is “to popularize.” It is pronounced as “poh-pyuh-lah-ree-zay.”

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Populariser comes from the French word “populaire,” meaning “popular,” and the suffix “-iser,” which is used to form verbs. In everyday French, populariser is most often used to describe the act of making something well-known or widely accepted by the general public.

Examples:

Le chanteur a popularisé cette chanson à travers le monde. (The singer popularized this song around the world.)
Ce magazine a pour but de populariser les sujets scientifiques auprès du grand public. (This magazine aims to popularize scientific topics for the general public.)
Le professeur a utilisé des exemples concrets pour populariser la théorie complexe. (The professor used concrete examples to popularize the complex theory.)

Populariser – 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 populariser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	popularise	Je popularise des idées nouvelles.	I popularize new ideas.
tu	popularises	Tu popularises des livres intéressants.	You popularize interesting books.
il	popularise	Il popularise des films populaires.	He popularizes popular films.
elle	popularise	Elle popularise des chansons à la mode.	She popularizes trendy songs.
on	popularise	On popularise des produits innovants.	We popularize innovative products.
nous	popularisons	Nous popularisons les nouvelles technologies.	We popularize new technologies.
vous	popularisez	Vous popularisez des recettes faciles à suivre.	You popularize easy-to-follow recipes.
ils	popularisent	Ils popularisent des sports extrêmes.	They popularize extreme sports.
elles	popularisent	Elles popularisent des artistes émergents.	They popularize emerging artists.