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

Introduction to the verb fréter

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The English translation of the French verb “fréter” is “to charter.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “fre-tay.”

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Fréter originates from the Latin word “frētum” meaning “ferry” or “transport.” In everyday French, it is commonly used in the context of transportation or hiring/renting something for a specific purpose.

Examples:

Nous avons décidé de fréter un avion pour notre voyage en groupe.
(We decided to charter a plane for our group trip.)
L’entreprise a frété un navire pour transporter ses marchandises.
(The company chartered a ship to transport its goods.)
Ils ont frété un bus pour emmener les invités à la fête.
(They chartered a bus to transport the guests to the party.)

Fréter – 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 fréter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	frète	Je frète le bateau pour la fête.	I charter the boat for the party.
Tu	frètes	Tu frètes le camion pour le déménagement.	You charter the truck for the move.
Il	frète	Il frète l’avion pour le voyage d’affaires.	He charters the plane for the business trip.
Elle	frète	Elle frète le train pour se rendre à Paris.	She charters the train to go to Paris.
On	frète	On frète le bus pour le groupe de touristes.	One charters the bus for the group of tourists.
Nous	frétons	Nous frétons un yacht pour nos vacances.	We charter a yacht for our vacation.
Vous	frétez	Vous frétez un hélicoptère pour votre mariage.	You charter a helicopter for your wedding.
Ils	frètent	Ils frètent un navire pour le transport de marchandises.	They charter a ship for the transportation of goods.
Elles	frètent	Elles frètent un avion privé pour leur voyage.	They charter a private plane for their trip.