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

Introduction to the verb dupliquer

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The English translation of the French verb “dupliquer” is “to duplicate.” The pronunciation of its infinitive form “dupliquer” is [dy.pli.ke].

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The word “dupliquer” derives from the Latin word “duplex,” meaning “double.” It is most often used in everyday French to indicate the action of making an exact copy or replicating something.

Examples:

Je vais dupliquer ce document pour vous. (I will duplicate this document for you.)
Il a dupliqué sa clé de voiture. (He duplicated his car key.)
Nous devons dupliquer ces fichiers avant de les envoyer. (We need to duplicate these files before sending them.)

Dupliquer – 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 dupliquer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	duplique	Je duplique le fichier.	I duplicate the file.
tu	dupliques	Tu dupliques le document.	You duplicate the document.
il	duplique	Il duplique la clé.	He duplicates the key.
elle	duplique	Elle duplique le message.	She duplicates the message.
on	duplique	On duplique les données.	One duplicates the data.
nous	dupliquons	Nous dupliquons le rapport.	We duplicate the report.
vous	dupliquez	Vous dupliquez le dossier.	You duplicate the folder.
ils	dupliquent	Ils dupliquent la photo.	They duplicate the photo.
elles	dupliquent	Elles dupliquent les informations.	They duplicate the information.