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

Introduction to the verb valoriser

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The English translation of the French verb valoriser is “to valorize” or “to enhance.” The infinitive form of valoriser is pronounced as “va-lo-ri-zay.”

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Valoriser comes from the French word “valeur” meaning “value” or “worth.” It is most often used in everyday French as a way to describe the act of increasing the value or importance of something or someone.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Nous devons valoriser nos compétences pour obtenir une promotion. (We need to enhance our skills to get a promotion.)
Cette exposition va valoriser les œuvres d’art du quartier. (This exhibition will valorize the artworks in the neighborhood.)
Il est important de valoriser le patrimoine culturel de notre pays. (It is important to value our country’s cultural heritage.)

Valoriser – 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 valoriser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	valorise	Je valorise mes compétences.	I valorize my skills.
Tu	valorises	Tu valorises ton travail.	You valorize your work.
Il	valorise	Il valorise sa contribution.	He valorizes his contribution.
Elle	valorise	Elle valorise son travail bénévole.	She valorizes her volunteer work.
On	valorise	On valorise l’importance de la diversité.	We valorize the importance of diversity.
Nous	valorisons	Nous valorisons nos différences.	We valorize our differences.
Vous	valorisez	Vous valorisez votre expérience.	You valorize your experience.
Ils	valorisent	Ils valorisent leurs employés.	They valorize their employees.
Elles	valorisent	Elles valorisent leur travail acharné.	They valorize their hard work.