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

Introduction to the verb viabiliser

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The English translation of the French verb viabiliser is “to make viable” or “to enable”. It is pronounced “vee-ah-bee-lee-zay”.

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Viabiliser comes from the French word “viable”, meaning “capable of surviving or developing successfully”. It is most often used in everyday French in the context of urban planning or development, to refer to the process of making an area or project viable or feasible.

Examples:

Nous devons viabiliser cette zone pour y construire de nouveaux logements. (We need to make this area viable in order to build new housing there.)
Le projet ne sera pas réalisable tant que nous n’aurons pas viabilisé le terrain. (The project won’t be feasible until we make the land viable.)
La mairie a décidé de viabiliser cette rue en y installant des lampadaires et des trottoirs. (The town hall has decided to make this street viable by installing streetlights and sidewalks there.)

Viabiliser – 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 viabiliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je viabilise	Je viabilise le nouveau projet.	I am making the new project viable.
tu	tu viabilises	Tu viabilises les routes de campagne.	You make the country roads viable.
il	il viabilise	Il viabilise les terrains pour la construction.	He makes the land viable for construction.
elle	elle viabilise	Elle viabilise les quartiers de la ville.	She makes the city neighborhoods viable.
on	on viabilise	On viabilise les projets ensemble.	We make the projects viable together.
nous	nous viabilisons	Nous viabilisons les nouveaux quartiers.	We make the new neighborhoods viable.
vous	vous viabilisez	Vous viabilisez les zones industrielles.	You make the industrial areas viable.
ils	ils viabilisent	Ils viabilisent les routes principales.	They make the main roads viable.
elles	elles viabilisent	Elles viabilisent les projets communautaires.	They make the community projects viable.