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

Introduction to the verb psychiatriser

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The English translation of the French verb psychiatriser is “to psychiatrize.” It is pronounced as “see-kee-ah-tre-zay.”

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The word originates from the French noun “psychiatre” which means “psychiatrist.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of treating or diagnosing someone with a mental disorder or illness.

Examples:

Il a été psychiatrisé à l’âge de 15 ans après avoir été diagnostiqué avec la schizophrénie. (He was psychiatrized at the age of 15 after being diagnosed with schizophrenia.)
La tendance à psychiatriser les comportements normaux est de plus en plus critiquée par les experts de la santé mentale. (The tendency to psychiatrize normal behaviors is being increasingly criticized by mental health experts.)
Les parents ont décidé de psychiatriser leur enfant après qu’il a commencé à montrer des signes de dépression sévère. (The parents decided to psychiatrize their child after he started showing signs of severe depression.)

Psychiatriser – 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 psychiatriser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	psychiatrise	Je psychiatrise les patients tous les jours.	I psychiatrize patients every day.
tu	psychiatrises	Tu psychiatrises ton ami car il a des problèmes mentaux.	You psychiatrize your friend because he has mental problems.
il	psychiatrise	Il psychiatrise des criminels dangereux.	He psychiatrizes dangerous criminals.
elle	psychiatrise	Elle psychiatrise les personnes souffrant de dépression.	She psychiatrizes people suffering from depression.
on	psychiatrise	On psychiatrise souvent les enfants ayant des troubles du comportement.	We often psychiatrize children with behavioral disorders.
nous	psychiatrisons	Nous psychiatrisons nos patients avec soin.	We carefully psychiatrize our patients.
vous	psychiatrisez	Vous psychiatrisez les personnes âgées avec patience.	You psychiatrize elderly people with patience.
ils	psychiatrisent	Ils psychiatrisent les patients atteints de troubles psychotiques.	They psychiatrize patients with psychotic disorders.
elles	psychiatrisent	Elles psychiatrisent les patients dans les hôpitaux psychiatriques.	They psychiatrize patients in psychiatric hospitals.