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

Introduction to the verb radiobaliser

Get the present tense conjugation of radiobaliser. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb radiobaliser is “to radio beacon.” The infinitive form of radiobaliser is pronounced as “rah-dee-oh-bah-lee-zay.”

Table of Contents

The language origin of radiobaliser is a combination of the words “radio” and “baliser,” which means “to mark or signal.” In everyday French, radiobaliser is most often used to refer to the act of marking or signaling a location or path using radio waves.

Examples:

Je vais radiobaliser notre position pour que les autres puissent nous trouver. (I will radio beacon our position so that others can find us.)
Les avions utilisent les radiobalises pour suivre leur trajectoire de vol. (Planes use radio beacons to track their flight path.)
Nous avons installé une radiobalise sur le sentier pour aider les randonneurs à ne pas se perdre. (We have placed a radio beacon on the trail to help hikers not get lost.)

Radiobaliser – 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 radiobaliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je radiobalise	Je radiobalise ma position.	I am radiobalising my position.
tu	tu radiobalises	Tu radiobalises le signal.	You are radiobalising the signal.
il	il radiobalise	Il radiobalise la piste.	He is radiobalising the runway.
elle	elle radiobalise	Elle radiobalise la fréquence.	She is radiobalising the frequency.
on	on radiobalise	On radiobalise la zone de danger.	We are radiobalising the danger zone.
nous	nous radiobalisons	Nous radiobalisons le terrain.	We are radiobalising the terrain.
vous	vous radiobalisez	Vous radiobalisez le chemin.	You are radiobalising the path.
ils	ils radiobalisent	Ils radiobalisent la zone.	They are radiobalising the area.
elles	elles radiobalisent	Elles radiobalisent la côte.	They are radiobalising the coast.