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

Introduction to the verb prolétariser

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The English translation of the French verb prolétariser is “to proletarianize.” It is pronounced as “proh-leh-tah-ree-zay.”

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The origin of the word prolétariser comes from the French word “prolétaire,” which means “proletarian” or “working-class person.” The suffix “-iser” is added to verbs in French to indicate the action of making or turning into something. Therefore, prolétariser can be translated as “to make into a proletarian.”

In everyday French, prolétariser is most often used in a political or economic context to describe the process of turning someone into a member of the working class. It is generally used in a negative sense, as it implies a loss of status or downward social mobility.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Le nouveau patron a décidé de prolétariser l’entreprise en licenciant la moitié de ses employés. (The new boss decided to proletarianize the company by laying off half of its employees.)
L’arrivée de machines a prolétarisé de nombreux métiers traditionnellement exercés par des artisans. (The arrival of machines proletarianized many traditionally artisanal jobs.)
Les politiques économiques du gouvernement ont eu pour effet de prolétariser une partie de la classe moyenne. (The government’s economic policies have resulted in proletarianizing a portion of the middle class.)

Prolétariser – 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 prolétariser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	prolétarise	Je prolétarise mon travail.	I proletarianize my work.
Tu	prolétarises	Tu prolétarises ta profession.	You proletarianize your profession.
Il	prolétarise	Il prolétarise son entreprise.	He proletarianizes his company.
Elle	prolétarise	Elle prolétarise sa carrière.	She proletarianizes her career.
On	prolétarise	On prolétarise les travailleurs.	One proletarianizes the workers.
Nous	prolétarisons	Nous prolétarisons nos salaires.	We proletarianize our salaries.
Vous	prolétarisez	Vous prolétarisez vos emplois.	You all proletarianize your jobs.
Ils	prolétarisent	Ils prolétarisent les usines.	They proletarianize the factories.
Elles	prolétarisent	Elles prolétarisent les femmes.	They proletarianize women.