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

Introduction to the verb standardiser

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The English translation of the French verb standardiser is “to standardize.”

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The infinitive form of standardiser is pronounced as “stan-dard-ee-zay.”

The word standardiser comes from the French word “standard,” which can be traced back to the Latin word “standum,” meaning “something established or set up.” Standardiser is most commonly used in everyday French to refer to the process of making something conform to a specific standard or set of rules.

Example 1: Nous devons standardiser notre processus de production pour améliorer l’efficacité. (We need to standardize our production process to improve efficiency.)

Example 2: Pour standardiser la qualité des produits, nous suivons des normes strictes. (To standardize the quality of our products, we follow strict standards.)

Example 3: Le gouvernement a décidé de standardiser les règles de sécurité pour toutes les entreprises. (The government has decided to standardize safety regulations for all companies.)

Standardiser – 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 standardiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	standardise	Je standardise mes procédures.	I standardize my procedures.
tu	standardises	Tu standardises ton travail.	You standardize your work.
il	standardise	Il standardise les produits.	He standardizes the products.
elle	standardise	Elle standardise son processus de travail.	She standardizes her work process.
on	standardise	On standardise nos méthodes.	We standardize our methods.
nous	standardisons	Nous standardisons nos produits.	We standardize our products.
vous	standardisez	Vous standardisez vos pratiques.	You standardize your practices.
ils	standardisent	Ils standardisent leur production.	They standardize their production.
elles	standardisent	Elles standardisent leur gestion.	They standardize their management.