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

Introduction to the verb affréter

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The English translation of the French verb “affréter” is “to charter.” The infinitive form of “affréter” is pronounced as “ah-freh-teh.”

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Affréter originates from the French word “frète” which means “freight” or “cargo.” In everyday French, “affréter” is commonly used in the context of transportation to refer to the act of chartering a vehicle or vessel for the purpose of transporting goods or passengers.

Examples of usage:

J’ai affrété un avion pour transporter les marchandises. (I chartered a plane to transport the goods.)
La compagnie a affrété un ferry pour les touristes. (The company chartered a ferry for the tourists.)
Nous allons affréter un bus pour le voyage scolaire. (We are going to charter a bus for the school trip.)

Affréter – 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 affréter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	affrète	J’affrète	I charter
tu	affrètes	Tu affrètes	You charter
il	affrète	Il affrète	He charters
elle	affrète	Elle affrète	She charters
on	affrète	On affrète	One charters
nous	affrétons	Nous affrétons	We charter
vous	affrétez	Vous affrétez	You charter
ils	affrètent	Ils affrètent	They charter
elles	affrètent	Elles affrètent	They charter