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

Introduction to the verb facturer

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to invoice; [faktyre]; The verb “facturer” comes from the word “facture” meaning “invoice” in French. It is used to indicate the action of billing or invoicing someone for a service or product provided.

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Examples:

Je vais facturer la prestation à la fin du mois. (I will invoice for the service at the end of the month.)
L’entreprise facture ses clients régulièrement. (The company invoices its clients regularly.)
Elle m’a facturé les frais de livraison. (She invoiced me for the delivery charges.)

Facturer – 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 facturer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	facture	Je facture une commande.	I am invoicing an order.
Tu	factures	Tu factures tes services.	You invoice your services.
Il	facture	Il facture la prestation.	He invoices the service.
Elle	facture	Elle facture chaque article.	She invoices each item.
On	facture	On facture les frais.	One invoices the expenses.
Nous	facturons	Nous facturons nos clients.	We invoice our clients.
Vous	facturez	Vous facturez le montant.	You invoice the amount.
Ils	facturent	Ils facturent les produits.	They invoice the products.
Elles	facturent	Elles facturent leurs heures.	They invoice their hours.