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A2 verb 11 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

condenser

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव condenser 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या condenser in your Level:

At the A1 level, you can think of 'condenser' in very simple, physical terms. Imagine a window on a cold day. When you breathe on it, a little cloud appears. That is the air 'se condensant' (condensing) into tiny water drops. You might not use the verb 'condenser' yourself yet, but you will see it in basic weather descriptions or in the kitchen. For example, 'L'eau sur la vitre' (Water on the window). At this stage, just remember that it relates to water and steam. It is like the 'magic' that turns invisible air into visible water. You might hear a teacher say, 'Regardez, la vapeur devient de l'eau,' which is the simplest way to explain 'condenser'. Think of it as 'making water from air'.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

As an A2 learner, you can start using 'condenser' to describe everyday observations. You know about 'la vapeur' (steam) and 'la buée' (fog/mist on a surface). You can now say, 'La vapeur se condense sur le miroir' (The steam condenses on the mirror). You also begin to understand the second meaning: making things shorter. If your teacher says, 'Condensez votre texte,' they want you to write less but keep the important parts. It's a useful word for school or work. You should practice the reflexive form 'se condenser' for things that happen naturally, like clouds forming. At this level, you are building the bridge between physical science and simple communication tasks.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable with both the physical and the metaphorical uses of 'condenser'. You can use it in the passé composé: 'La vapeur s'est condensée' (The steam condensed). Notice the 'se' and the extra 'e' for agreement! You can also use it in a professional context. If you are writing a report, you might say, 'J'ai condensé les résultats en trois points' (I condensed the results into three points). You understand that 'condenser' implies quality—removing the unnecessary parts to leave only the essence. You are also starting to recognize the noun 'un condensé', which you might see in news titles like 'Un condensé de l'actualité' (A news digest).

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At B2, your usage of 'condenser' becomes more precise and varied. You understand the nuances between 'condenser', 'résumer', and 'synthétiser'. You might use 'condenser' to describe complex industrial processes or sophisticated literary techniques. For instance, you could discuss how a poet 'condense' a whole range of emotions into a single metaphor. You are also aware of the technical terms like 'un condensateur' in electronics or 'une chaudière à condensation' (a condensing boiler) in home heating. Your grammar is solid, and you correctly apply agreement rules in complex sentences. You use the word to show that you value conciseness and efficiency in your own French writing and speaking.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

By C1, 'condenser' is a tool for stylistic precision. You use it to describe the density of thought in philosophical texts or the economy of language in high-level journalism. You might analyze how an author's style 'se condense' over the years, becoming more stripped-back and powerful. You can handle abstract sentences like 'Toute l'angoisse de l'époque semble se condenser dans ce seul événement' (All the anxiety of the era seems to condense/crystallize in this single event). You use the word to discuss the 'point de rosée' (dew point) in scientific discussions or the 'condensat de Bose-Einstein' in physics. Your vocabulary is rich enough to choose 'condenser' over 'résumer' specifically when you want to emphasize the structural compression of an idea.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, 'condenser' is part of your mastery of the 'art de la concision'. You use it to navigate the most subtle aspects of the French language. You might use it in a critique of a legal document, noting how the legal principles are 'condensés' into a few key articles. You understand the historical and etymological roots of the word and can use it in highly formal or poetic registers. You might speak of the 'condensation' of a dream in Freudian terms or the 'condensation' of matter in astrophysics. At this level, the word is no longer just a verb; it is a concept that you use to describe the very nature of focus, density, and transformation in both the physical and intellectual worlds.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

condenser 30 सेकंड में

Condenser means to turn gas into liquid (physics) or to summarize and shorten a text (figurative).
It is a regular -er verb, often used reflexively (se condenser) for natural physical processes.
Commonly heard in science classes, weather reports, and professional writing contexts.
Key synonyms include 'résumer' (summarize), 'comprimer' (compress), and 'liquéfier' (liquefy).

The French verb condenser is a multifaceted term that English speakers will find familiar yet nuanced. At its core, it describes the process of making something more dense, compact, or concentrated. In a scientific context, it specifically refers to the physical transition of a substance from a gaseous state to a liquid state. This is what happens when you see droplets forming on a cold window or a mirror after a hot shower. However, its utility extends far beyond the laboratory or the bathroom. In everyday French, 'condenser' is frequently used in intellectual and creative contexts to describe the act of shortening a text, an argument, or a speech while retaining its essential meaning.

Physique (Physics): The action of a gas turning into a liquid due to cooling. For example, 'La vapeur d'eau se condense pour former des nuages' (Water vapor condenses to form clouds).

L'humidité de l'air commence à se condenser sur les parois froides de la bouteille dès qu'elle sort du réfrigérateur.

Rédaction (Writing): The act of summarizing or compressing information. 'Il a fallu condenser ce rapport de cinquante pages en une seule synthèse' (It was necessary to condense this fifty-page report into a single summary).

In professional settings, you might hear a manager ask an employee to 'condenser les points clés' (condense the key points) of a meeting. This implies a need for efficiency and clarity. The word carries a connotation of quality; by condensing, you are removing the 'fluff' and keeping only the substance. It is a highly valued skill in French rhetoric and academic writing, where conciseness (la concision) is often equated with clear thinking. Philosophically, one might even speak of 'condenser' emotions or memories into a single image or poem. Thus, while the word starts with simple physics, it ends with the art of human expression.

Le poète a réussi à condenser toute la mélancolie de l'automne dans ces quelques vers.

Usage Quotidien (Daily Usage): Used when talking about steam in the kitchen or fog on glasses. 'Mes lunettes se condensent quand je rentre dans la maison' (My glasses fog up/condense when I enter the house).

Si tu ne couvres pas la casserole, toute la vapeur va se condenser sur le plafond.

Nous devons condenser notre présentation pour qu'elle tienne en dix minutes.

L'air froid fait condenser le souffle des coureurs en petits nuages blancs.

Using 'condenser' correctly requires understanding whether you are acting upon an object (transitive) or describing a natural process (reflexive). In its transitive form, you are the agent of change. You might condense a liquid in a chemical experiment or condense a long story for a child. In its reflexive form, 'se condenser', the subject is usually a gas or vapor that is undergoing the change itself. This distinction is vital for sounding natural in French. Grammatically, 'condenser' is a regular '-er' verb, following the standard conjugation patterns of the first group, which makes it relatively easy for learners to master once they grasp the conceptual differences.

Transitive (Active Action): Structure: [Subject] + [condenser] + [Direct Object]. Example: 'Le chef doit condenser la sauce pour intensifier les saveurs' (The chef must condense/reduce the sauce to intensify the flavors).

Tu devrais condenser ton curriculum vitae pour qu'il ne fasse qu'une page.

Reflexive (Passive/Natural Process): Structure: [Gaseous Subject] + [se condenser] + [Location/Condition]. Example: 'Le brouillard se condense sur les feuilles des arbres' (The fog condenses on the leaves of the trees).

When using 'condenser' in the past tense (passé composé), remember that the reflexive version uses 'être' (e.g., 'La vapeur s'est condensée'), while the transitive version uses 'avoir' (e.g., 'J'ai condensé le texte'). This is a common stumbling block for A2 and B1 learners. Furthermore, pay attention to the agreement of the past participle with reflexive verbs. In 'La vapeur s'est condensée', the 'e' at the end of 'condensée' agrees with 'la vapeur' (feminine singular). Mastery of these grammatical nuances will elevate your French from basic to proficient. Whether you are describing the weather or editing a professional email, 'condenser' provides the precision you need.

L'écrivain a passé des heures à condenser son roman en un court résumé pour son éditeur.

Scientific/Technical: Often used in thermodynamics or engineering. 'Le gaz doit être refroidi pour se condenser' (The gas must be cooled to condense).

Pour économiser de l'espace, nous allons condenser les données dans un fichier compressé.

Dès que la température baisse, la buée commence à se condenser sur les carreaux.

Il est difficile de condenser une vie entière de souvenirs en une seule heure de film.

The word 'condenser' resonates in various environments, from the domestic to the highly specialized. In a typical French household, you'll hear it in the kitchen or bathroom. When someone says, 'Il y a trop de buée, il faut aérer' (There's too much steam/fog, we need to ventilate), they are referring to the result of water vapor 'se condensant' on surfaces. If you are a student in a French 'lycée', your science teacher will use 'condenser' during lessons on the cycle of water or thermodynamics. Understanding this word is essential for following technical instructions or scientific documentaries in French, where 'la condensation' is a frequent topic of discussion.

Media and Journalism: News anchors often use the noun form 'un condensé' to provide a quick wrap-up of the day's events. 'Voici un condensé de l'actualité' (Here is a summary of the news). The verb is used when describing how complex political situations are summarized for the public.

Le journaliste a dû condenser trois heures de débat en un reportage de deux minutes.

Professional Environment: In business meetings, 'condenser' is a keyword for efficiency. Managers might say, 'Essayons de condenser nos idées pour avancer plus vite' (Let's try to condense our ideas to move forward faster). It's about getting to the point.

You will also encounter 'condenser' in literary analysis. When discussing a poem or a short story, a critic might mention how the author manages to 'condenser' an entire atmosphere into a few chosen words. This use highlights the aesthetic value of density and brevity in French culture. Furthermore, in weather reports (la météo), meteorologists explain how clouds form when moisture 'se condense' in the upper atmosphere. Whether you're listening to a podcast about productivity, watching a cooking show where a sauce is being 'condensée' (though 'réduite' is more common), or attending a lecture on climate change, 'condenser' is a versatile verb that bridges the gap between physical science and human communication.

À cette altitude, l'air est si froid que l'humidité se condense instantanément.

Literature: Critics praise writers who can 'condenser' complex emotions into simple prose. It is seen as a mark of mastery over the language.

Pour la radio, il faut savoir condenser son message car chaque seconde coûte cher.

L'humidité du sous-sol finit toujours par se condenser sur les tuyaux en cuivre.

Ce petit livre parvient à condenser toute l'histoire de France en deux cents pages.

Even though 'condenser' has a direct English cognate, learners often trip over its usage in specific French contexts. One of the most frequent errors is forgetting the reflexive 'se' when describing physical condensation. In English, we say 'The steam condenses,' but in French, saying 'La vapeur condense' sounds incomplete or like the steam is actively condensing something else. You must say 'La vapeur *se* condense.' This reflexive structure emphasizes that the change is happening *to* the subject. Another common mistake is overusing 'condenser' where 'résumer' or 'réduire' would be more natural. While 'condenser' is correct for summarizing a text, 'résumer' is far more common in casual conversation.

Confusion with 'Résumer': Use 'résumer' for telling the plot of a movie or a book. Use 'condenser' when you are physically editing a text to make it shorter or more dense. 'Condenser' implies a more technical or structural change.

Incorrect: La vapeur condense sur la vitre.
Correct: La vapeur se condense sur la vitre.

The 'Lait' Trap: In English, we say 'condensed milk.' In French, it is 'lait concentré' (usually for unsweetened) or 'lait concentré sucré'. While 'lait condensé' exists, 'concentré' is much more standard in French supermarkets.

Grammatically, learners often struggle with the past participle agreement in the reflexive form. Since 'se condenser' uses 'être' in the passé composé, the participle must agree with the subject. For example, 'Les gouttelettes se sont condensées' (The droplets condensed). Note the 'es' at the end because 'gouttelettes' is feminine plural. In the transitive form, 'J'ai condensé les fichiers', there is no agreement with the subject. These small details are what distinguish an A2 learner from a B2 speaker. Lastly, don't confuse 'condenser' with 'comprimer' (to compress). While similar, 'comprimer' is usually for physical pressure (like air in a tire), whereas 'condenser' is for state changes or information density.

Incorrect: Il a condensé son souffle.
Correct: Son souffle s'est condensé dans l'air froid.

Spelling Note: Remember the 's' in the middle. It's not 'condencer' (with a 'c'). It comes from the Latin 'condensare'.

Nous avons condensé les deux réunions en une seule pour gagner du temps.

L'eau s'est condensée sur le couvercle de la marmite.

Il faut condenser le gaz pour le transporter sous forme liquide.

To truly master 'condenser', it helps to compare it with its synonyms and related terms. Each alternative carries a slightly different 'flavor' or register. While 'condenser' is quite formal and precise, words like 'résumer' are more common in daily speech. In scientific contexts, you might hear 'liquéfier', which specifically means to turn into a liquid, whereas 'condenser' can also imply making something denser without necessarily changing its state (though state change is its primary scientific meaning). Understanding these distinctions allows you to choose the perfect word for the right situation.

Résumer vs Condenser: 'Résumer' is to give a summary of the main points (e.g., a movie plot). 'Condenser' is to physically shorten a text while keeping all the core parts (e.g., editing a long essay into a short one).

Peux-tu résumer le film ? (Tell me the plot) vs Peux-tu condenser ce texte ? (Make the text shorter).

Comprimer vs Condenser: 'Comprimer' usually implies physical pressure or force (like compressing a spring or air). 'Condenser' implies a change in density or state, often through cooling or editing.

Other useful alternatives include 'synthétiser' (to synthesize or combine information into a whole) and 'abréger' (to shorten or abbreviate). 'Synthétiser' is very common in academic settings when you have to combine multiple sources into one coherent argument. 'Abréger' is used for words (like 'M.' for 'Monsieur') or when you want to cut a long story short ('Pour abréger, nous sommes partis'). By expanding your vocabulary with these alternatives, you can avoid repeating 'condenser' and express yourself with more variety and precision. Each of these words maps to a specific action, and choosing the right one shows a deep understanding of French semantics.

Il a fallu synthétiser les résultats de dix études différentes.

Liquéfier: Specifically used in chemistry to describe turning a gas or solid into a liquid. It is more technical than 'condenser'.

Le froid intense a fait se condenser toute l'humidité de la pièce.

Nous allons abréger la cérémonie à cause de la pluie.

Sa philosophie peut se condenser en un seul mot : la liberté.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The word has been used in French since the 14th century, originally appearing in scientific and philosophical texts before becoming common in literature.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /kɔ̃.dɑ̃.se/

US /kɔ̃.dɑ̃.se/

In French, the stress is generally on the final syllable: con-den-SER.

तुकबंदी

penser danser avancer commencer lancer dépenser compenser dispenser

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing the final 'r'. It should be silent.
Missing the nasal vowels (pronouncing 'con' like English 'con').
Confusing 'en' and 'on' sounds.
Over-stressing the first syllable.
Failing to pronounce the 's' as a soft 's' (it shouldn't be a 'z').

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 2/5

Easy to recognize due to the English cognate 'condense'.

लिखना 3/5

Requires care with reflexive forms and past participle agreements.

बोलना 3/5

Nasal vowels (on/en) can be tricky for beginners.

श्रवण 2/5

Clear pronunciation, but can be confused with other nasal-heavy verbs.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

vapeur eau froid texte court

आगे सीखें

résumer synthétiser comprimer évaporer densité

उन्नत

condensateur thermodynamique concision laconique sublimation

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Reflexive Verbs in Passé Composé

La vapeur s'est condensée (agreement with subject).

Regular -er Verb Conjugation

Je condense, tu condenses, il condense...

Causative 'Faire'

Le froid fait condenser l'air.

Past Participle as Adjective

Du lait condensé.

Preposition 'en' for Transformation

Se condenser en eau.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

L'eau se condense sur la fenêtre.

The water condenses on the window.

Uses the reflexive 'se' because it happens naturally.

La vapeur devient de l'eau.

The steam becomes water.

A simple way to explain the concept of condensing.

Il fait froid, l'air se condense.

It is cold, the air is condensing.

Reflexive verb 'se condenser'.

Regarde la buée sur le miroir.

Look at the fog on the mirror.

'Buée' is the result of 'condensation'.

Le nuage est de la vapeur condensée.

The cloud is condensed vapor.

Past participle 'condensée' used as an adjective.

Maman, pourquoi la vitre est mouillée ?

Mom, why is the window wet?

Asking about the effect of condensation.

La pluie vient des nuages.

Rain comes from clouds.

Part of the condensation cycle.

C'est de la condensation.

It is condensation.

Noun form of the verb.

Tu dois condenser ton histoire.

You must condense your story.

Transitive use: 'condenser quelque chose'.

La vapeur se condense en gouttes d'eau.

The steam condenses into water drops.

Preposition 'en' shows the result.

Il faut condenser ce paragraphe.

This paragraph needs to be condensed.

Infinitive after 'il faut'.

Mes lunettes se condensent quand je bois du thé.

My glasses fog up when I drink tea.

Common everyday reflexive use.

Le froid fait condenser l'humidité.

The cold makes the humidity condense.

Causative construction 'faire + infinitive'.

Nous condensons le lait pour faire ce gâteau.

We condense the milk to make this cake.

Present tense of 'condenser'.

Peux-tu condenser ton message ?

Can you condense your message?

Asking for brevity.

L'air chaud se condense sur la glace.

Hot air condenses on the ice.

Reflexive verb with a location.

L'auteur a réussi à condenser ses idées en une page.

The author managed to condense his ideas into one page.

Passé composé with 'avoir'.

La buée s'est condensée sur mes lunettes.

The fog condensed on my glasses.

Passé composé with 'être' and agreement (feminine singular).

Il est nécessaire de condenser le gaz pour le stockage.

It is necessary to condense the gas for storage.

Technical/scientific context.

Ce film est un condensé de l'histoire du pays.

This movie is a summary of the country's history.

Using the noun 'condensé'.

Elle a condensé deux ans de travail dans ce rapport.

She condensed two years of work into this report.

Metaphorical use for time/effort.

L'humidité se condense souvent dans les caves.

Humidity often condenses in basements.

Reflexive verb in the present tense.

On peut condenser le lait en le chauffant doucement.

Milk can be condensed by heating it gently.

Gerund 'en le chauffant' showing the method.

Veuillez condenser votre présentation pour demain.

Please condense your presentation for tomorrow.

Imperative formal 'Veuillez'.

La poésie permet de condenser des émotions complexes.

Poetry allows for the condensation of complex emotions.

Abstract use of the verb.

Les gouttelettes se sont condensées sur la paroi froide.

The droplets condensed on the cold wall.

Passé composé with 'être' and feminine plural agreement.

Ce logiciel aide à condenser les fichiers volumineux.

This software helps to condense large files.

Using 'condenser' for digital data.

L'essence du débat se condense dans cette question.

The essence of the debate is condensed in this question.

Reflexive use in a metaphorical sense.

Il faut condenser la vapeur pour récupérer l'eau pure.

The steam must be condensed to recover pure water.

Scientific process description.

Le journaliste a condensé l'interview pour le journal.

The journalist condensed the interview for the newspaper.

Professional editing context.

La chaleur fait que l'eau s'évapore puis se condense.

The heat causes water to evaporate and then condense.

Describing a cycle of actions.

Nous avons condensé nos efforts sur ce projet prioritaire.

We concentrated our efforts on this priority project.

Using 'condenser' to mean 'concentrate'.

Le style de l'auteur se condense pour atteindre une pureté rare.

The author's style condenses to achieve a rare purity.

Literary analysis register.

La matière se condense sous l'effet de la gravité extrême.

Matter condenses under the effect of extreme gravity.

Astrophysical context.

Toute l'histoire de l'art semble se condenser dans ce musée.

The entire history of art seems to condense in this museum.

Figurative use meaning 'to be epitomized'.

Il a fallu condenser des siècles de traditions en un seul rite.

Centuries of traditions had to be condensed into a single rite.

Discussing cultural evolution.

Le gaz carbonique peut se condenser en neige carbonique.

Carbon dioxide can condense into dry ice.

Specific chemical transformation.

Elle possède l'art de condenser ses critiques en une seule phrase assassine.

She possesses the art of condensing her criticisms into a single lethal sentence.

Describing a personality trait or skill.

Les souvenirs se condensent avec le temps, ne laissant que l'essentiel.

Memories condense over time, leaving only the essential.

Philosophical reflection.

L'énergie se condense pour former de nouvelles particules.

Energy condenses to form new particles.

Quantum physics context.

Le texte constitutionnel parvient à condenser les aspirations d'un peuple.

The constitutional text manages to condense the aspirations of a people.

Political/Legal high register.

Le génie consiste parfois à condenser l'infini dans le fini.

Genius sometimes consists in condensing the infinite into the finite.

Philosophical aphorism.

La nébuleuse commence à se condenser pour donner naissance à une étoile.

The nebula begins to condense to give birth to a star.

Cosmological process.

Son œuvre est un condensé magistral de la pensée existentialiste.

His work is a masterly summary of existentialist thought.

Using 'condensé' as a sophisticated noun.

L'architecte a su condenser l'espace pour maximiser la lumière.

The architect knew how to condense the space to maximize light.

Architecture and design context.

Les tensions sociales se condensent souvent avant une révolution.

Social tensions often condense before a revolution.

Sociological metaphor.

Il est ardu de condenser une telle complexité sans la trahir.

It is difficult to condense such complexity without betraying it.

Discussing the ethics of simplification.

La rosée du matin n'est que le souffle de la terre qui se condense.

Morning dew is but the breath of the earth condensing.

Poetic and highly formal structure.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

condenser la vapeur

condenser un texte

se condenser sur

condenser ses idées

condenser un rapport

condenser le lait

condenser les données

faire condenser

condenser l'essentiel

se condenser en gouttes

सामान्य वाक्यांश

Un condensé de...

— A summary or digest of something larger.

C'est un condensé de tout ce que nous avons appris.

Condenser au maximum

— To shorten something as much as possible.

J'ai condensé mon discours au maximum.

Se condenser en buée

— To turn into fog or mist on a surface.

L'humidité se condense en buée sur les vitres.

Lait condensé

— Condensed milk (though 'lait concentré' is more common).

J'ai besoin de lait condensé pour cette recette.

Condenser l'information

— To make information more compact and easier to read.

L'infographie permet de condenser l'information.

Vapeur condensée

— Steam that has turned back into liquid.

La vapeur condensée coule le long du mur.

Condenser une présentation

— To shorten a slideshow or talk for time constraints.

Il faut condenser la présentation pour finir à l'heure.

Savoir condenser

— To have the skill of being concise.

Il sait condenser ses propos pour être efficace.

Condenser le gaz

— To turn gas into liquid for storage or transport.

On utilise des pompes pour condenser le gaz.

Tout se condense dans...

— Everything is summarized or epitomized in a single thing.

Tout son talent se condense dans ce tableau.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

condenser vs concentrer

Concentrer means to focus attention or make a liquid stronger. Condenser is for state changes or summaries.

condenser vs comprimer

Comprimer is for physical pressure (gas in a tank). Condenser is for state change (gas to liquid).

condenser vs résumer

Résumer is for storytelling. Condenser is for making a physical text shorter.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"Condenser sa pensée"

— To focus and clarify one's ideas before speaking.

Prenez le temps de condenser votre pensée avant de répondre.

formal

"Un condensé de talent"

— Someone or something that is full of talent in a small package.

Ce jeune pianiste est un véritable condensé de talent.

neutral

"Condenser le temps"

— To make a long period seem short through intense action or editing.

Le montage du film réussit à condenser le temps.

literary

"Faire un condensé"

— To make a summary or a highlight reel.

Il a fait un condensé des meilleurs moments du match.

neutral

"Condenser en quelques mots"

— To summarize very briefly.

Pouvez-vous condenser votre avis en quelques mots ?

neutral

"Se condenser sur l'essentiel"

— To focus only on what is truly important.

Nous devons nous condenser sur l'essentiel pour réussir.

neutral

"La condensation des émotions"

— When many feelings are felt at once in a single moment.

Le mariage fut une condensation d'émotions fortes.

literary

"Condenser l'espace"

— To use a small area very efficiently.

L'architecte japonais sait condenser l'espace.

neutral

"Condenser les énergies"

— To focus all available power or effort on one goal.

Le leader a su condenser les énergies de son équipe.

formal

"Un condensé de vie"

— Something that perfectly represents the complexity of life.

Ce quartier est un condensé de vie urbaine.

literary

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condenser vs buée

Related to condensation but is the noun for the fog on the surface.

Condenser is the action; buée is the result you see on the mirror.

La vapeur se condense et crée de la buée.

condenser vs évaporer

It is the opposite process.

Évaporer is liquid to gas; condenser is gas to liquid.

L'eau s'évapore au soleil mais se condense la nuit.

condenser vs réduire

Used in cooking for sauces.

Réduire implies boiling away liquid; condenser implies collecting liquid from gas.

Le chef réduit la sauce.

condenser vs synthétiser

Both involve making things shorter.

Synthétiser involves merging multiple sources; condenser is shortening one source.

Je synthétise trois livres dans mon essai.

condenser vs abréger

Both mean to shorten.

Abréger is for time or specific words; condenser is for density of content.

Abrégeons cette réunion !

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

Il faut [condenser] [nom].

Il faut condenser ce texte.

[Nom] se condense sur [nom].

La vapeur se condense sur la vitre.

J'ai [condensé] [nom] en [nombre] points.

J'ai condensé le rapport en trois points.

[Nom] s'est [condensée] à cause du [nom].

La buée s'est condensée à cause du froid.

[Nom] permet de [condenser] [nom abstrait].

La poésie permet de condenser les émotions.

C'est un [condensé] de [nom].

C'est un condensé de notre culture.

Tout [nom] semble se [condenser] dans [nom].

Tout son génie semble se condenser dans ce poème.

L'art de [condenser] sans [verbe].

L'art de condenser sans trahir la pensée.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

condensation

condensateur

condensé

condenseur

क्रिया

condenser

se condenser

विशेषण

condensable

condensé

condensée

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Common in science, journalism, and academic writing.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Using 'condenser' without 'se' for physical events. → La vapeur se condense.
In French, natural state changes are reflexive. Without 'se', it sounds like the vapor is condensing something else.
Confusing 'condenser' and 'concentrer' for focus. → Je me concentre sur mon travail.
Condenser is for density/length; concentrer is for focus/concentration.
Spelling it as 'condencer'. → Condenser.
The word is spelled with an 's' in the middle, derived from Latin 'condensare'.
Failing to agree the past participle in reflexive form. → Les vitres se sont condensées.
Since it uses 'être', the past participle must agree with the feminine plural subject 'vitres'.
Using 'condenser' for all summaries. → Il résume le film.
Use 'résumer' for narrative summaries. 'Condenser' is for structural shortening of a text.

सुझाव

Reflexive Agreement

Always check the gender and number of the subject when using 'se sont condensé(e)s'. If it's 'les gouttes' (fem. pl.), add 'es'.

Choose the Right Verb

Use 'résumer' for plots, 'condenser' for physical state or text length, and 'synthétiser' for academic work.

Nasal Check

Practice the 'on' sound in 'con-' and the 'en' sound in '-den-'. They are the keys to sounding native.

Scientific Precision

In a lab, use 'condenser' for the change from gas to liquid. It shows you know your terminology.

Professional Editing

If you tell a boss 'J'ai condensé le rapport', it sounds like you've done a high-quality job of making it efficient.

Esprit de Synthèse

Remember that French people value conciseness. 'Condenser' is a positive action in intellectual circles.

The 'Dense' Connection

Whenever you see 'condenser', think 'make it dense'. This works for both steam and paragraphs.

Milk Matters

Look for 'lait concentré' in French recipes. It's the same thing as condensed milk but with a different name.

Cloud Formation

Teach yourself the water cycle in French: évaporation, condensation, précipitation. It's a great way to remember the word.

Data Management

Use 'condenser les données' when you want to describe making a database or spreadsheet more compact.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of 'Condense' (English) and 'Dense'. To 'condenser' is to make something more 'dense', like turning steam into dense water drops or a long story into a dense summary.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a mirror in a bathroom after a shower. The foggy surface is the result of 'condensation'. Or imagine a giant book being squeezed into a tiny pocket-sized book.

Word Web

vapeur liquide résumé dense froid court synthèse buée

चैलेंज

Try to 'condenser' your day into exactly three French sentences using the verb at least once.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Latin 'condensare', which means 'to make thick' or 'to press together'.

मूल अर्थ: To make something more dense or compact.

Romance (Latin root)

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

No specific sensitivities; the word is neutral and safe to use in all contexts.

English speakers often use 'summarize' for texts, while 'condense' sounds a bit more formal or technical. In French, 'condenser' is perfectly natural for both.

Le 'Petit Larousse' is a famous 'condensé' of knowledge. Scientific diagrams of the water cycle (le cycle de l'eau) always include 'la condensation'. Modern 'condensing boilers' (chaudières à condensation) are the standard for energy efficiency in French homes.

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वास्तविक संदर्भ

Science/Physics

La vapeur se condense.
Le point de rosée.
Changement d'état.
Refroidissement du gaz.

Writing/Editing

Condenser un manuscrit.
Esprit de synthèse.
Supprimer le superflu.
Réduire la longueur.

Business/Meetings

Condenser les points clés.
Un condensé de la réunion.
Gagner en efficacité.
Aller à l'essentiel.

Weather/Environment

L'humidité se condense.
Formation des nuages.
Buée sur les vitres.
Air saturé.

Technology

Condenser les données.
Fichier condensé.
Algorithme de compression.
Optimiser l'espace.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"Comment pourrais-tu condenser ton projet en seulement deux minutes ?"

"As-tu remarqué comment la buée se condense sur le miroir ce matin ?"

"Penses-tu qu'il est possible de condenser toute une vie dans un livre ?"

"Peux-tu me faire un condensé de ce qui s'est dit pendant la réunion ?"

"Pourquoi la vapeur se condense-t-elle quand on ouvre la fenêtre ?"

डायरी विषय

Condense tes objectifs pour l'année prochaine en trois mots puissants.

Décris un moment où tu as dû condenser tes émotions pour rester calme.

Écris un résumé condensé de ton livre préféré en français.

Observe la condensation dans ta cuisine et décris ce que tu vois.

Comment pourrais-tu condenser ta routine quotidienne pour être plus productif ?

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

No, while it is most commonly used for water vapor turning into liquid, it can apply to any gas (like nitrogen or carbon dioxide) and also to information, texts, and ideas.

Use 'se condenser' when the subject is the gas itself undergoing the change (e.g., 'La vapeur se condense'). Use 'condenser' when a person or a machine is doing the action (e.g., 'Le technicien condense le gaz').

Yes, but 'lait concentré' is much more common in France. You will see 'lait concentré sucré' in most supermarkets.

Usually, 'compresser' is the technical term for digital files (e.g., compresser un fichier). 'Condenser' is used more for the information content itself.

It is an electronic component (a capacitor) that stores electrical charge. The word comes from the same root because it 'condenses' energy.

In a figurative sense, yes (condenser ses efforts), but 'se concentrer' is much more common for human mental focus.

It refers to moisture from the air turning into water on cold walls or windows, which can lead to mold issues. It is a common topic in French home maintenance.

It is neutral to formal. In casual conversation about a story, 'résumer' is preferred, but in professional or scientific contexts, 'condenser' is standard.

Physically, it is 'évaporer' (evaporate) or 'se dilater' (expand). Figuratively, it is 'développer' (expand) or 'allonger' (lengthen).

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