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

Introduction to the verb réglementer

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The English translation of the French verb réglementer is “to regulate.” It is pronounced “ray-gle-mahn-tey.”

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Réglementer comes from the French word “règlement,” meaning “regulation,” and the suffix “-er,” indicating that it is an infinitive verb form. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of setting rules or guidelines for something, or controlling and monitoring a specific activity or situation.

Examples:

Le gouvernement a décidé de réglementer la vente d’alcool pour réduire les accidents de la route. (The government has decided to regulate the sale of alcohol in order to reduce road accidents.)
Les propriétaires doivent réglementer le bruit dans leur immeuble pour respecter le bien-être de leurs voisins. (Landlords must regulate noise levels in their building to respect the well-being of their neighbors.)
Les autorités ont réglementé l’utilisation des pesticides afin de protéger la santé des agriculteurs et des consommateurs. (The authorities have regulated the use of pesticides in order to protect the health of farmers and consumers.)

Réglementer – 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 réglementer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	réglemente	Je réglemente les prix.	I regulate the prices.
Tu	réglementes	Tu réglementes les horaires.	You regulate the schedules.
Il	réglemente	Il réglemente les règles.	He regulates the rules.
Elle	réglemente	Elle réglemente les normes.	She regulates the standards.
On	réglemente	On réglemente la circulation.	One regulates the traffic.
Nous	réglementons	Nous réglementons les activités.	We regulate the activities.
Vous	réglementez	Vous réglementez les procédures.	You regulate the procedures.
Ils	réglementent	Ils réglementent les mesures.	They regulate the measures.
Elles	réglementent	Elles réglementent les lois.	They regulate the laws.