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

Introduction to the verb téléviser

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The English translation of the French verb téléviser is “to televise.” It is pronounced as “tay-lay-vee-zay.”

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The word téléviser comes from the French word “télévision” which means television and the suffix “-er” which is used to create a verb. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to broadcasting or showing something on television.

Examples:

Je vais téléviser le match de football ce soir. (I am going to televise the football match tonight.)
La cérémonie sera télévisée en direct sur toutes les chaînes. (The ceremony will be televised live on all channels.)
Les Jeux Olympiques sont télévisés dans plus de 200 pays. (The Olympics are televised in over 200 countries.)

Téléviser – 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 téléviser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je télévise	Je télévise les actualités.	I televise the news.
Tu	Tu télévises	Tu télévises trop de séries.	You televise too many series.
Il	Il télévise	Il télévise le match de foot.	He televises the soccer game.
Elle	Elle télévise	Elle télévise un documentaire intéressant.	She televises an interesting documentary.
On	On télévise	On télévise une émission de cuisine.	We televise a cooking show.
Nous	Nous télévisons	Nous télévisons les Jeux Olympiques.	We televise the Olympics.
Vous	Vous télévisez	Vous télévisez une comédie ce soir ?	Are you televising a comedy tonight?
Ils	Ils télévisent	Ils télévisent les débats politiques.	They televise political debates.
Elles	Elles télévisent	Elles télévisent des dessins animés.	They televise cartoons.