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

Introduction to the verb squattériser

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The English translation of the French verb squattériser is “to squat” or “to occupy illegally.” It is pronounced [skwa.te.ʁi.ze].

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Squattériser comes from the French word “squatter,” which itself comes from the English word “squatter.” It is most commonly used in everyday French to refer to the act of illegally occupying a property or space without permission.

3 simple examples of its usage are:

Les jeunes ont squattérisé l’ancienne usine abandonnée pour y organiser des soirées. (The youth illegally occupied the abandoned factory to organize parties there.)
Les sans-abris ont squattérisé un bâtiment vide pour y trouver un abri. (The homeless people squatted in an empty building to find shelter.)
La famille a squattérisé un terrain pour y installer leur caravane. (The family squatted on a piece of land to park their caravan.)

Squattériser – 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 squattériser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je squatte	Je squatte dans cet appartement.	I squat in this apartment.
Tu	tu squattes	Tu squattes souvent chez moi.	You squat often at my place.
Il	il squatte	Il squatte dans cet immeuble abandonné.	He squats in this abandoned building.
Elle	elle squatte	Elle squatte dans ce parc depuis des années.	She squats in this park for years.
On	on squatte	On squatte souvent dans les parcs.	We often squat in parks.
Nous	nous squattérisons	Nous squattérisons cet endroit pour l’art.	We squat this place for art.
Vous	vous squattez	Vous squattez cette maison depuis longtemps?	Do you squat in this house for long?
Ils	ils squattérisent	Ils squattérisent cet immeuble pour protester.	They squat this building to protest.
Elles	elles squattérisent	Elles squattérisent ces bâtiments pour se loger.	They squat these buildings to have a place to stay.