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

Introduction to the verb stabiliser

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The English translation of the French verb stabiliser is “to stabilize.” It is pronounced “stah-buh-lee-zay.”

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The word stabiliser comes from the Latin word “stabilis,” meaning “steady” or “firm.” In everyday French, stabiliser is mainly used to refer to the act of making something stable or steady, both in a literal and figurative sense.

Nous devons stabiliser la chaise avant qu’elle ne se casse. (We need to stabilize the chair before it breaks.)
Le gouvernement cherche à stabiliser l’économie du pays. (The government is trying to stabilize the country’s economy.)
J’ai acheté un nouveau produit pour stabiliser mon pH. (I bought a new product to stabilize my pH.)

Stabiliser – 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 stabiliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je stabilise	Je stabilise la situation.	I stabilize the situation.
tu	tu stabilises	Tu stabilises le vélo.	You stabilize the bike.
il	il stabilise	Il stabilise le navire.	He stabilizes the ship.
elle	elle stabilise	Elle stabilise ses émotions.	She stabilizes her emotions.
on	on stabilise	On stabilise le marché.	We stabilize the market.
nous	nous stabilisons	Nous stabilisons la situation.	We stabilize the situation.
vous	vous stabilisez	Vous stabilisez la température.	You stabilize the temperature.
ils	ils stabilisent	Ils stabilisent l’économie.	They stabilize the economy.
elles	elles stabilisent	Elles stabilisent le bâtiment.	They stabilize the building.