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

Introduction to the verb synthétiser

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The English translation of the French verb synthétiser is “to synthesize.” It is pronounced as “sin-tay-tee-zay” in its infinitive form.

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The language origin of synthétiser is French, derived from the Latin word “synthesi” meaning “combination.” In everyday French, it is most often used in scientific or technical contexts to describe the process of combining or creating something new from different elements or substances.

Les scientifiques doivent synthétiser des composés chimiques pour tester leur efficacité. (Scientists must synthesize chemical compounds to test their effectiveness.)
Le professeur a synthétisé les théories de différents experts pour créer une nouvelle méthode d’enseignement. (The teacher synthesized theories from different experts to create a new teaching method.)
Les musiciens ont réussi à synthétiser différents styles de musique pour créer un son unique. (The musicians successfully synthesized different styles of music to create a unique sound.)

Synthétiser – 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 synthétiser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	synthétise	Je synthétise mes notes pour l’examen.	I am synthesizing my notes for the exam.
Tu	synthétises	Tu synthétises trop de données.	You are synthesizing too much data.
Il	synthétise	Il synthétise les résultats de l’étude.	He is synthesizing the study’s results.
Elle	synthétise	Elle synthétise les informations importantes.	She is synthesizing important information.
On	synthétise	On synthétise les connaissances actuelles.	We are synthesizing current knowledge.
Nous	synthétisons	Nous synthétisons nos idées pour le projet.	We are synthesizing our ideas for the project.
Vous	synthétisez	Vous synthétisez les données de manière efficace.	You are synthesizing data efficiently.
Ils	synthétisent	Ils synthétisent tous les éléments du dossier.	They are synthesizing all elements of the file.
Elles	synthétisent	Elles synthétisent les différentes opinions.	They are synthesizing different opinions.