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

Introduction to the verb sensibiliser

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The English translation of the French verb sensibiliser is “to sensitize” or “to raise awareness.” It is pronounced as “sehn-see-bee-lee-zay” in its infinitive form.

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Sensibiliser is derived from the French word “sensibilité,” meaning “sensitivity.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to actions or efforts that aim to make others more aware or sensitive to certain issues or topics.

Examples of how to use sensibiliser in everyday French are:

Nous devons sensibiliser les gens aux dangers de la pollution. (We need to sensitize people to the dangers of pollution.)
L’école organise une campagne pour sensibiliser les élèves à la diversité culturelle. (The school is organizing a campaign to sensitize students to cultural diversity.)
Le gouvernement a lancé une initiative pour sensibiliser la population à la lutte contre le cancer. (The government has launched an initiative to sensitize the population to the fight against cancer.)

Sensibiliser – 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 sensibiliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Sensibilise	Je sensibilise les gens à la pollution.	I sensitize people to pollution.
Tu	Sensibilises	Tu sensibilises ta famille à la protection de l’environnement.	You sensitize your family to environmental protection.
Il	Sensibilise	Il sensibilise ses collègues à l’importance de la diversité.	He sensitizes his colleagues to the importance of diversity.
Elle	Sensibilise	Elle sensibilise les étudiants à la lutte contre le harcèlement.	She sensitizes students to the fight against harassment.
On	Sensibilise	On sensibilise tout le monde à l’importance du recyclage.	We sensitize everyone to the importance of recycling.
Nous	Sensibilisons	Nous sensibilisons nos amis à la prévention des incendies.	We sensitize our friends to fire prevention.
Vous	Sensibilisez	Vous sensibilisez vos employés à la sécurité au travail.	You sensitize your employees to workplace safety.
Ils	Sensibilisent	Ils sensibilisent les citoyens à l’égalité des droits.	They sensitize citizens to equal rights.
Elles	Sensibilisent	Elles sensibilisent les jeunes à la santé mentale.	They sensitize young people to mental health.