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

Introduction to the verb solenniser

Get the present tense conjugation of solenniser. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb solenniser is “to celebrate” or “to solemnize.” It is pronounced “so-leh-nee-zay.”

Table of Contents

The word solenniser comes from the Latin word “sollemnizare,” meaning to make solemn or to celebrate. In everyday French, it is most often used to describe formal or religious ceremonies and events.

Examples:

Nous allons solenniser le mariage de mon cousin à l’église demain. (We will solemnize my cousin’s wedding at the church tomorrow.)
Chaque année, nous solennisons la fête nationale avec un grand défilé. (Every year, we celebrate the national holiday with a large parade.)
La ville a décidé de solenniser l’inauguration de la nouvelle mairie avec un concert en plein air. (The city has decided to celebrate the inauguration of the new town hall with an outdoor concert.)

Solenniser – 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 solenniser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	solennise	Je solennise	I solemnize
tu	solennises	Tu solennises	You solemnize
il	solennise	Il solennise	He solemnizes
elle	solennise	Elle solennise	She solemnizes
on	solennise	On solennise	One solemnizes
nous	solennisons	Nous solennisons	We solemnize
vous	solennisez	Vous solennisez	You solemnize
ils	solennisent	Ils solennisent	They solemnize
elles	solennisent	Elles solennisent	They solemnize