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

Introduction to the verb prédisposer

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The English translation of the French verb prédisposer is “to predispose.” It is pronounced as “pray-dee-zoh-zay” in the infinitive form.

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Prédisposer comes from the Latin word “predisponere,” which means “to arrange beforehand.” In everyday French, it is often used to describe the influence or tendency towards a certain outcome or behavior.

Examples:

Les facteurs génétiques peuvent prédisposer une personne à développer des maladies cardiaques. (Genetic factors can predispose a person to develop heart diseases.)
Ses expériences passées l’ont prédisposé à se méfier des étrangers. (His past experiences predisposed him to be wary of strangers.)
La pauvreté peut prédisposer les enfants à l’échec scolaire. (Poverty can predispose children to academic failure.)

Prédisposer – 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 prédisposer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je prédispose	Je prédispose mon corps à l’exercice.	I am predisposing my body to exercise.
tu	tu prédisposes	Tu prédisposes facilement les gens à croire en toi.	You easily predispose people to believe in you.
il	il prédispose	Il prédispose ses élèves à la réussite.	He predisposes his students to success.
elle	elle prédispose	Elle prédispose ses enfants à l’indépendance.	She predisposes her children to independence.
on	on prédispose	On prédispose souvent les chiens à la chasse.	People often predispose dogs to hunting.
nous	nous prédisposons	Nous prédisposons nos étudiants à la réussite.	We predispose our students to success.
vous	vous prédisposez	Vous prédisposez votre entourage à la joie.	You predispose those around you to joy.
ils	ils prédisposent	Ils prédisposent leur équipe à la victoire.	They predispose their team to victory.
elles	elles prédisposent	Elles prédisposent leur entreprise à l’innovation.	They predispose their company to innovation.