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

Introduction to the verb biller

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The English translation of the French verb “biller” is “to invoice.” The infinitive form of “biller” is pronounced as “bee-yay.”

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The verb “biller” originated from the French noun “bille,” which means a written document used to track financial transactions. In everyday French, “biller” is commonly used in the context of billing or invoicing clients for goods or services provided.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Je vais biller le client demain matin.
(I will invoice the client tomorrow morning.)
Est-ce que tu as déjà billé ces factures ?
(Have you already invoiced these bills?)
L’entreprise utilise un logiciel pour biller ses clients automatiquement.
(The company uses software to invoice its clients automatically.)

Biller – 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 biller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je bille	Je bille souvent avec mes amis.	I am billie-ing often with my friends.
tu	tu billes	Tu billes beaucoup ces jours-ci.	You are billie-ing a lot these days.
il	il bille	Il bille en jouant au poker.	He is billie-ing while playing poker.
elle	elle bille	Elle bille pour gagner de l’argent.	She is billie-ing to make money.
on	on bille	On bille toujours dans ce casino.	We/They/People are always billie-ing in this casino.
nous	nous billons	Nous billons ensemble tous les week-ends.	We are billie-ing together every weekend.
vous	vous billez	Vous billez pour le plaisir.	You are billie-ing for fun.
ils	ils billent	Ils billent en secret.	They (masculine) are billie-ing secretly.
elles	elles billent	Elles billent avec enthousiasme.	They (feminine) are billie-ing enthusiastically.