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

Introduction to the verb syndicaliser

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The English translation of the French verb syndicaliser is “to unionize.” It is pronounced as “sahn-dee-ka-lee-zay.”

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The language origin of syndicaliser comes from the French word syndicat, meaning “union,” and the suffix -iser, which is used to form verbs. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of forming or joining a labor union.

Examples:

Les travailleurs ont décidé de syndicaliser pour obtenir de meilleures conditions de travail. (The workers have decided to unionize in order to obtain better working conditions.)
Nous avons syndicalisé notre entreprise pour défendre nos droits en tant qu’employés. (We have unionized our company to defend our rights as employees.)
Les employés sont en train de syndicaliser leur usine pour lutter contre les licenciements. (The employees are in the process of unionizing their factory to fight against layoffs.)

Syndicaliser – 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 syndicaliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	syndicalise	Je syndicalise avec mes collègues.	I unionize with my colleagues.
Tu	syndicalises	Tu syndicalises pour de meilleurs conditions de travail.	You unionize for better working conditions.
Il	syndicalise	Il syndicalise depuis plusieurs années.	He has been unionizing for several years.
Elle	syndicalise	Elle syndicalise pour protéger les droits des travailleurs.	She unionizes to protect workers’ rights.
On	syndicalise	On syndicalise pour faire entendre notre voix.	We unionize to make our voice heard.
Nous	syndicalisons	Nous syndicalisons tous les employés du secteur.	We unionize all the employees in the sector.
Vous	syndicalisez	Vous syndicalisez pour améliorer les salaires.	You unionize to improve wages.
Ils	syndicalisent	Ils syndicalisent pour défendre leurs intérêts.	They unionize to defend their interests.
Elles	syndicalisent	Elles syndicalisent pour l’égalité des genres.	They unionize for gender equality.