L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Introduction to the verb civiliser
The English translation of the French verb civiliser is “to civilize.” It is pronounced “see-vi-lee-zay” in its infinitive form.
The word civiliser comes from the Latin word “civilis” meaning “civil” or “citizen.” It entered the French language in the 13th century and has been in use ever since.
In everyday French, civiliser is most often used in its infinitive form as a verb, meaning “to civilize” or “to bring civilization to.” It is commonly used to describe the process of improving or developing a society, culture, or individual.
Here are three simple examples of its usage in the L’infinitif Présent tense:
- Nous devons civiliser ces tribus sauvages. (We must civilize these savage tribes.)
- Les missions religieuses ont souvent été utilisées pour civiliser les peuples colonisés. (Religious missions have often been used to civilize colonized peoples.)
- La colonisation était considérée comme un moyen de civiliser les peuples “barbares.” (Colonization was seen as a way to civilize “barbaric” peoples.)
In these examples, civiliser is used to describe the action of bringing civilization, progress, or improvement to a specific group or society.
Table of the L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of civiliser
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | civilise | Je civilise les peuples sauvages. | I civilize savage peoples. |
tu | civilises | Tu civilises les enfants. | You civilize children. |
il | civilise | Il civilise son pays. | He civilizes his country. |
elle | civilise | Elle civilise les tribus. | She civilizes tribes. |
on | civilise | On civilise les colonies. | We civilize colonies. |
nous | civilisons | Nous civilisons les communautés. | We civilize communities. |
vous | civilisez | Vous civilisez les peuples. | You civilize peoples. |
ils | civilisent | Ils civilisent de nouvelles terres. | They civilize new lands. |
elles | civilisent | Elles civilisent les régions reculées. | They civilize remote regions. |
Other Conjugations for Civiliser.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb civiliser (this article)
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Civiliser – About the French L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense
Forming the Infinitive Present
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
As a Verb’s Dictionary Form
After Modal Verbs
As an Imperative
In Infinitive Clauses
Interactions with Other Tenses
Present Tense
Future Tense
Conditional Tense
Passé Composé
Imperfect Tense
Subjunctive and Conditional Moods
Summary
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