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

Introduction to the verb indexer

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The English translation of the French verb indexer is “to index” and it is pronounced as “ehn-dek-seh”.

Indexer originates from the French noun “index” which comes from the Latin word “index” meaning “pointer” or “indicator”. In everyday French, it is commonly used in the context of organizing information or classifying data.

Here are three simple examples of its usage with their respective English translations:

  1. Je dois indexer tous ces documents pour faciliter la recherche. – I have to index all these documents for easier retrieval.
  2. Le dictionnaire est bien indexé, ce qui rend la recherche de mots plus rapide. – The dictionary is well-indexed, making word searches faster.
  3. Tu devrais indexer tes photos de voyage par destination pour les retrouver facilement. – You should index your travel photos by destination for easy retrieval.

Indexer – 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 indexer

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je j’indexe J’indexe mes données pour les retrouver facilement. I am indexing my data to find them easily.
Tu tu indexes Tu indexes tes fichiers pour les organiser. You are indexing your files to organize them.
Il il indexe Il indexe son livre pour pouvoir y accéder rapidement. He is indexing his book to access it quickly.
Elle elle indexe Elle indexe sa collection de photos pour les classer. She is indexing her photo collection to sort them.
On on indexe On indexe nos outils pour les trouver plus facilement. We are indexing our tools to find them more easily.
Nous nous indexons Nous indexons notre base de données pour la rendre plus efficace. We are indexing our database to make it more efficient.
Vous vous indexez Vous indexez vos dossiers pour mieux les gérer. You are indexing your folders to manage them better.
Ils ils indexent Ils indexent leurs documents pour les partager. They are indexing their documents to share them.
Elles elles indexent Elles indexent leurs données pour les analyser. They are indexing their data to analyze them.

Other Conjugations for Indexer.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb indexer    (this article)

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb indexer

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