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

Introduction to the verb tuberculiner

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The English translation of tuberculiner is “to test for tuberculosis”. It is pronounced as “too-ber-kew-lee-nay”. The verb tuberculiner comes from the noun “tuberculine” which is a protein derived from tuberculosis bacteria.

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In everyday French, tuberculiner is most often used in medical contexts, particularly in reference to tuberculosis testing. Here are 3 examples of its usage:

Je vais tuberculiner tous les nouveaux patients demain. (I will test all the new patients for tuberculosis tomorrow.)
Les médecins ont tuberculiné toute la population pour prévenir une épidémie. (The doctors tested the entire population for tuberculosis to prevent an outbreak.)
Il est important de tuberculiner régulièrement si vous travaillez dans un milieu à risque. (It is important to get tested regularly for tuberculosis if you work in a high-risk environment.)

Tuberculiner – 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 tuberculiner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je tuberculinne	Je tuberculine tous les enfants.	I tuberculin all the children.
tu	tu tuberculines	Tu tuberculines les animaux sauvages.	You tuberculin wild animals.
il	il tuberculine	Il tuberculine les patients atteints.	He tuberculins the affected patients.
elle	elle tuberculine	Elle tuberculine les sujets à risque.	She tuberculins high-risk individuals.
on	on tuberculine	On tuberculine en utilisant des tests cutanés.	We tuberculin using skin tests.
nous	nous tuberculinons	Nous tuberculinons les personnes exposées.	We tuberculinize those who have been exposed.
vous	vous tuberculinez	Vous tuberculinez les travailleurs de la santé.	You tuberculinize healthcare workers.
ils	ils tuberculinent	Ils tuberculinent les cas suspects.	They tuberculin suspected cases.
elles	elles tuberculinent	Elles tuberculinent les populations à risque.	They tuberculinate high-risk populations.