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

Introduction to the verb régulariser

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The English translation of the French verb régulariser is “to regularize” or “to make regular.” It is pronounced as “reh-gew-lah-ree-zey.”

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The language origin of régulariser comes from the French word “régularité” meaning “regularity” and the suffix “-iser” which is added to verbs to indicate a process or action.

In everyday French, régulariser is most often used in administrative or legal contexts to refer to the process of making something conform to rules, standards, or regulations. It can also be used in a more general sense to mean “to make something regular” or “to put something in order.”

Examples:

J’ai besoin de régulariser mon statut d’immigration en France. (I need to regularize my immigration status in France.)
L’entreprise doit régulariser ses pratiques comptables pour être en conformité avec la loi. (The company must regularize its accounting practices to comply with the law.)
Le gouvernement a décidé de régulariser la situation des travailleurs sans papiers. (The government has decided to regularize the situation of undocumented workers.)

Régulariser – 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 régulariser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	régularise	Je régularise mes paiements.	I regularize my payments.
tu	régularises	Tu régularises ta situation.	You regularize your situation.
il	régularise	Il régularise le contrat.	He regularizes the contract.
elle	régularise	Elle régularise ses finances.	She regularizes her finances.
on	régularise	On régularise les horaires de travail.	We regularize the work schedules.
nous	régularisons	Nous régularisons nos dépenses.	We regularize our expenses.
vous	régularisez	Vous régularisez vos dossiers.	You regularize your files.
ils	régularisent	Ils régularisent les formalités.	They regularize the formalities.
elles	régularisent	Elles régularisent leurs statuts.	They regularize their status.