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

Introduction to the verb sponsoriser

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The English translation of sponsoriser is “to sponsor.” It is pronounced as “spon-so-ree-zay.”

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The origin of the word sponsoriser can be traced back to the Latin word “sponsor,” meaning “surety” or “guarantor.” In everyday French, sponsoriser is most often used to refer to a company or individual providing financial or other support to an event, activity, or person.

Examples:

La société a décidé de sponsoriser le tournoi de tennis local. (The company decided to sponsor the local tennis tournament.)
La marque de vêtements a sponsorisé l’équipe de football pendant toute la saison. (The clothing brand sponsored the football team for the entire season.)
Le centre culturel a pu organiser l’exposition grâce au soutien de plusieurs entreprises qui l’ont sponsorisée. (The cultural center was able to organize the exhibition thanks to the support of several companies that sponsored it.)

Sponsoriser – 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 sponsoriser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Sponsorise	Je sponsorise un événement sportif.	I sponsor a sports event.
Tu	Sponsorises	Tu sponsorises une équipe de football.	You sponsor a football team.
Il	Sponsorise	Il sponsorise un projet caritatif.	He sponsors a charity project.
Elle	Sponsorise	Elle sponsorise une conférence.	She sponsors a conference.
On	Sponsorise	On sponsorise une campagne publicitaire.	We sponsor an advertising campaign.
Nous	Sponsorisons	Nous sponsorisons un festival de musique.	We sponsor a music festival.
Vous	Sponsorisez	Vous sponsorisez une émission de télévision.	You sponsor a television show.
Ils	Sponsorisent	Ils sponsorisent une association caritative.	They sponsor a charity organization.
Elles	Sponsorisent	Elles sponsorisent une équipe de basket-ball.	They sponsor a basketball team.