concrétiser

Concrétiser is a French verb meaning to make something concrete, to materialize or realize something that is abstract or imagined. It describes the act of giving substance, form, or practical effect to ideas, plans, proposals, or theories, by turning them into tangible actions, products, or outcomes.

The term derives from the adjective concret and the suffix -iser, yielding a regular first‑group verb: concrétiser. The related noun is concrétisation (the process of giving concrete form) and the adverb is concrètement. The past participle is concretisé (feminine: concretisée).

Usage and nuances: Concrétiser is commonly used in business, politics, science, and everyday language to indicate moving from theory to practice. Examples include: «Ils veulent concrétiser leur stratégie en actions mesurables» or «Ce rapport concrétise les résultats prévus.» It emphasizes the transformation of an idea into a tangible plan, product, or action.

Relation to other terms: Concrétiser sits near realizing or implementing but foregrounds the creation of a concrete form rather than merely achieving a goal. In many contexts, verbs such as réaliser, mettre en œuvre, or concrétiser des projets are chosen to convey different degrees of practicality and immediacy. Concrétisation and concrètement are the common noun and adverb forms, respectively.