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

Introduction to the verb duplexer

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The English translation of the French verb “duplexer” is “to duplex.” The infinitive form, “duplexer,” is pronounced as [dyplekse].

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The word “duplexer” originates from Latin, where “duplex” means “double” or “twofold.” In everyday French, “duplexer” is commonly used in the context of technology and telecommunications to refer to the process of duplexing, which allows for simultaneous two-way communication.

Examples of its usage include:

Je vais duplexer le scanner pour numériser les documents et les envoyer par e-mail.
(I will duplex the scanner to scan the documents and send them by email.)
Est-ce que cette imprimante est capable de duplexer automatiquement les feuilles ?
(Can this printer automatically duplex the sheets?)
Nous avons installé un appareil pour duplexer les signaux téléphoniques en toute sécurité.
(We installed a device to duplex telephone signals securely.)

Note: The translations provided are for reference and may vary depending on the context.

Duplexer – 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 duplexer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	duplexe	Je duplexe mes fichiers.	I duplex my files.
Tu	duplexes	Tu duplexes le document.	You duplex the document.
Il	duplexe	Il duplexe son travail.	He duplexes his work.
Elle	duplexe	Elle duplexe les feuilles.	She duplexes the sheets.
On	duplexe	On duplexe nos dossiers.	We duplex our folders.
Nous	duplexons	Nous duplexons les pages.	We duplex the pages.
Vous	duplixez	Vous duplixez les contrats.	You duplex the contracts.
Ils	duplexent	Ils duplexent les factures.	They duplex the invoices.
Elles	duplexent	Elles duplexent les formulaires.	They duplex the forms.