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

Introduction to the verb indicer

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The English translation of the French verb “indicer” is “to index” or “to list.” It is pronounced as “ahn-dee-sey” in its infinitive form.

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The language origin of “indicer” comes from the Latin word “index,” which means “pointer” or “list.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of organizing or categorizing information. It can also refer to the act of making a list or putting something in order.

Examples of usage:

Je dois indicer mes fichiers pour les retrouver plus facilement. (I have to index my files to find them more easily.)
Le livre est bien indicé, on peut rapidement trouver les informations dont on a besoin. (The book is well indexed, you can quickly find the information you need.)
Le site internet a un système d’indexation efficace pour faciliter la recherche. (The website has an efficient indexing system to make searching easier.)

Indicer – 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 indicer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	J’indice	J’indice tous les jours.	I index every day.
Tu	Tu indices	Tu indices rapidement.	You index quickly.
Il	Il indice	Il indice les documents.	He indexes the documents.
Elle	Elle indice	Elle indice les livres.	She indexes the books.
On	On indice	On indice pour une meilleure organisation.	We index for better organization.
Nous	Nous indicions	Nous indicions ensemble.	We index together.
Vous	Vous indicez	Vous indicez efficacement.	You index effectively.
Ils	Ils indicient	Ils indicient les dossiers.	They index the files.
Elles	Elles indicient	Elles indicient les articles.	They index the articles.