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

Introduction to the verb stigmatiser

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The English translation of the French verb stigmatiser is “to stigmatize.” It is pronounced as “stig-ma-tee-zay.”

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The word stigmatiser comes from the Greek word “stigma,” meaning a mark or brand, and the suffix “-iser” which indicates action. In everyday French, stigmatiser is often used to refer to the act of labeling or branding someone or something in a negative way.

3 simple examples of its usage are:

Elle a été stigmatisée à cause de son orientation sexuelle.
Translation: She was stigmatized because of her sexual orientation.
Les médias ont souvent tendance à stigmatiser les immigrés.
Translation: The media often tend to stigmatize immigrants.
Nous devons arrêter de stigmatiser les personnes atteintes de maladies mentales.
Translation: We must stop stigmatizing people with mental illnesses.

Stigmatiser – 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 stigmatiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	stigmatise	Je stigmatise souvent les personnes différentes.	I often stigmatize different people.
tu	stigmatises	Tu ne devrais pas stigmatiser les gens sans raison.	You shouldn’t stigmatize people for no reason.
il	stigmatise	Il stigmatise les minorités.	He stigmatizes minorities.
elle	stigmatise	Elle est souvent stigmatisée pour son apparence.	She is often stigmatized for her appearance.
on	stigmatise	On ne devrait pas stigmatiser les gens à cause de leur orientation sexuelle.	One should not stigmatize people because of their sexual orientation.
nous	stigmatisons	Nous ne voulons pas stigmatiser les personnes handicapées.	We don’t want to stigmatize people with disabilities.
vous	stigmatisez	Vous ne devriez pas stigmatiser les personnes en situation de pauvreté.	You shouldn’t stigmatize people living in poverty.
ils	stigmatisent	Ils stigmatisent ceux qui ne suivent pas les normes sociales.	They stigmatize those who don’t follow social norms.
elles	stigmatisent	Elles stigmatisent les différences plutôt que de les célébrer.	They stigmatize differences rather than celebrating them.