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

Introduction to the verb classer

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The English translation of the French verb “classer” is “to classify.” The infinitive form “classer” is pronounced as [klah-se].

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The word “classer” originates from the Latin word “classis,” which means “category” or “class.” In everyday French, “classer” is commonly used to refer to the action of categorizing or organizing things into different classes or categories.

Examples:

Je vais classer mes livres par genre. (I am going to classify my books by genre.)
Il faut classer ces documents selon leur importance. (We need to classify these documents according to their importance.)
J’ai passé la journée à classer mes photos de vacances. (I spent the day organizing my vacation photos.)

Note: The translations are provided to help you understand the meaning of the sentences, but they may not be the exact English equivalents of the French sentences.

Classer – 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 classer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	classe	Je classe mes livres.	I classify my books.
tu	classes	Tu classes tes affaires.	You classify your belongings.
il	classe	Il classe les documents.	He classifies the documents.
elle	classe	Elle classe les dossiers.	She classifies the files.
on	classe	On classe nos notes.	We classify our notes.
nous	classons	Nous classons les articles.	We classify the articles.
vous	classez	Vous classez les fichiers.	You classify the files.
ils	classent	Ils classent les produits.	They classify the products.
elles	classent	Elles classent les photos.	They classify the photos.