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

Introduction to the verb théoriser

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The English translation of théoriser is “to theorize” and the infinitive form is pronounced as “tay-o-ree-zay”.

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The word théoriser comes from the French noun “théorie” which means theory and the suffix “-iser” which is used to create verbs from nouns. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of formulating or developing a theory.

Examples:

Je passe des heures à théoriser sur l’origine de l’univers. (I spend hours theorizing about the origin of the universe.)
Il a théorisé sur le fonctionnement du cerveau humain pendant toute sa carrière. (He theorized about the functioning of the human brain throughout his career.)
Les étudiants ont été invités à théoriser sur les causes de la révolution française. (The students were asked to theorize about the causes of the French Revolution.)

Théoriser – 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 théoriser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Théorise	Je théorise souvent sur la société moderne.	I theorize often about modern society.
Tu	Théorises	Tu théorises toujours sur l’univers.	You theorize always about the universe.
Il	Théorise	Il théorise beaucoup sur la politique.	He theorizes a lot about politics.
Elle	Théorise	Elle théorise sur la culture populaire.	She theorizes about popular culture.
On	Théorise	On théorise sans cesse sur l’avenir.	We constantly theorize about the future.
Nous	Théorisons	Nous théorisons ensemble sur le changement climatique.	We theorize together about climate change.
Vous	Théorisez	Vous théorisez avec passion sur la littérature.	You theorize passionately about literature.
Ils	Théorisent	Ils théorisent souvent sur l’histoire.	They theorize often about history.
Elles	Théorisent	Elles théorisent sur l’éducation.	They theorize about education.