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

Introduction to the verb traiter

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The English translation of the French verb traiter is “to treat.” It is pronounced as “treh-tey.”

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Traiter comes from the Latin word “tractare,” meaning “to handle or manage.” In everyday French, it is most commonly used to refer to the act of dealing with something or someone, either in a positive or negative sense.

Je suis traité avec respect au travail. (I am treated with respect at work.)
Les médecins traitent les patients avec soin. (Doctors treat patients with care.)
La police traite les affaires de manière professionnelle. (The police handle cases in a professional manner.)

Traiter – 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 traiter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	traite	Je traite mes clients avec respect.	I treat my clients with respect.
tu	traites	Tu traites souvent les problèmes rapidement.	You often handle problems quickly.
il	traite	Il traite ses employés équitablement.	He treats his employees fairly.
elle	traite	Elle traite les animaux avec douceur.	She treats animals gently.
on	traite	On traite ce sujet dans notre prochain cours.	We will cover this topic in our next class.
nous	traitons	Nous traitons ce dossier depuis des mois.	We have been handling this case for months.
vous	traitez	Vous traitez toutes les demandes avec diligence.	You handle all requests with diligence.
ils	traitent	Ils traitent cette question avec sérieux.	They are addressing this issue seriously.
elles	traitent	Elles traitent leurs patients avec empathie.	They treat their patients with empathy.