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

Introduction to the verb scotomiser

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The English translation of the French verb scotomiser is “to overlook”, pronounced as “skoh-toh-mee-zay”.

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Scotomiser comes from the Greek word “skotos”, meaning “darkness” or “blindness”, and the French suffix “-iser”, which is used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of missing or ignoring something, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

Here are three simple examples of its usage, with their respective English translations:

Je n’ai pas vu ce détail, je l’ai complètement scotomisé. (I didn’t see that detail, I completely overlooked it.)
Ne scotomisez pas les opinions des autres, écoutez-les attentivement. (Don’t overlook other people’s opinions, listen to them carefully.)
Tu scotomises le problème principal en te concentrant sur des détails sans importance. (You’re overlooking the main issue by focusing on insignificant details.)

Scotomiser – 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 scotomiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je scotomise	Je scotomise souvent les détails.	I often miss details.
Tu	tu scotomises	Tu scotomises les erreurs de grammaire.	You miss grammar mistakes.
Il	il scotomise	Il scotomise les aspects les plus importants.	He misses the most important aspects.
Elle	elle scotomise	Elle scotomise les détails dans son travail.	She misses details in her work.
On	on scotomise	On scotomise facilement les détails.	We easily miss details.
Nous	nous scotomisons	Nous scotomisons nos erreurs.	We miss our mistakes.
Vous	vous scotomisez	Vous scotomisez les défauts des autres.	You miss other people’s flaws.
Ils	ils scotomisent	Ils scotomisent les dangers potentiels.	They miss potential dangers.
Elles	elles scotomisent	Elles scotomisent les incohérences.	They miss inconsistencies.