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

Introduction to the verb vélariser

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The English translation of the French verb vélariser is “to veil” or “to cover.” It is pronounced as “vay-lah-ree-zay” in its infinitive form.

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Vélariser comes from the French word “voile,” which means “veil” or “cover.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of covering or veiling something. This can be used in a physical sense, such as covering an object with a cloth or veil, or in a figurative sense, such as concealing or hiding something.

Examples:

Je vais vélariser la table avec cette nappe. (I am going to cover the table with this tablecloth.)
Il faut vélariser nos intentions afin de ne pas éveiller les soupçons. (We need to veil our intentions in order to not raise suspicions.)
Les nuages vont vélariser le soleil bientôt. (The clouds will soon veil the sun.)

Translation: The clouds will soon cover the sun.

Vélariser – 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 vélariser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je vélarise	Je vélarise mon travail.	I velarize my work.
Tu	tu vélarises	Tu vélarises ta peau.	You velarize your skin.
Il	il vélarise	Il vélarise le document.	He velarizes the document.
Elle	elle vélarise	Elle vélarise sa voix.	She velarizes her voice.
On	on vélarise	On vélarise nos rêves.	We velarize our dreams.
Nous	nous vélarisons	Nous vélarisons notre relation.	We velarize our relationship.
Vous	vous vélarisez	Vous vélarisez vos mots.	You velarize your words.
Ils	ils vélarisent	Ils vélarisent leur maison.	They velarize their house.
Elles	elles vélarisent	Elles vélarisent leurs souvenirs.	They velarize their memories.