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

Introduction to the verb ségréguer

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The English translation of the French verb ségréguer is “to segregate.” It is pronounced as “seh-greh-geh.”

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Ségréguer comes from the Latin word “segregare,” which means “to separate.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of separating or isolating certain groups of people or objects.

Examples:

Les écoles étaient ségréguées selon la race à l’époque. (The schools were segregated by race at that time.)
Les déchets dangereux doivent être ségrégués des déchets ordinaires. (Hazardous waste must be segregated from regular waste.)
La ville a décidé de ségréguer les quartiers riches des quartiers pauvres. (The city has decided to segregate the wealthy neighborhoods from the poor neighborhoods.)

Ségréguer – 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 ségréguer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Ségrègue	Je ségrègue les différents types de déchets.	I segregate different types of waste.
Tu	Ségrègues	Tu ségrègues ta vaisselle du reste des déchets.	You segregate your dishes from the rest of the waste.
Il	Ségrègue	Il ségrègue son linge blanc et son linge de couleur.	He segregates his white clothes from his colored clothes.
Elle	Ségrègue	Elle ségrègue ses affaires personnelles de ses affaires professionnelles.	She segregates her personal belongings from her work belongings.
On	Ségrègue	On ségrègue les déchets recyclables des déchets non-recyclables.	We segregate recyclable waste from non-recyclable waste.
Nous	Ségrèguons	Nous ségrèguons nos déchets selon les consignes de tri.	We segregate our waste according to sorting instructions.
Vous	Ségrèguez	Vous ségrèguez vos ordures ménagères de vos déchets verts.	You segregate your household waste from your green waste.
Ils	Ségrèguent	Ils ségrèguent les détenus en fonction de leur profil.	They segregate inmates based on their profile.
Elles	Ségrèguent	Elles ségrèguent les élèves en groupes de niveau.	They segregate students into level groups.