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

Introduction to the verb viriliser

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The English translation of the French verb viriliser is “to masculinize.” It is pronounced as “vee-ree-lee-zay” in its infinitive form.

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The origin of viriliser can be traced back to the Latin word “virilis,” meaning “manly” or “masculine.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of gender and masculinity, specifically in relation to behaviors or traits that are considered traditionally masculine.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Il a été virilisé par son père depuis son plus jeune âge.
(He was masculinized by his father since a young age.)
Certaines publicités virilisent les hommes en leur imposant des normes de beauté irréalistes.
(Some advertisements masculinize men by imposing unrealistic beauty standards on them.)
La société a tendance à viriliser les femmes qui occupent des postes de pouvoir.
(Society tends to masculinize women who hold positions of power.)

Viriliser – 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 viriliser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je virilise	Je virilise la société.	I virilize society.
Tu	Tu virilises	Tu virilises ton corps.	You virilize your body.
Il	Il virilise	Il virilise son comportement.	He virilizes his behavior.
Elle	Elle virilise	Elle virilise son attitude.	She virilizes her attitude.
On	On virilise	On virilise tous les hommes.	We virilize all men.
Nous	Nous virilisons	Nous virilisons notre esprit.	We virilize our mind.
Vous	Vous virilisez	Vous virilisez vos actes.	You virilize your actions.
Ils	Ils virilisent	Ils virilisent leur apparence.	They virilize their appearance.
Elles	Elles virilisent	Elles virilisent leur discours.	They virilize their speech.