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

Introduction to the verb indifférer

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The English translation of the French verb indifférer is “to be indifferent” or “to not care”. It is pronounced as “ahn-dee-fay-ray”.

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Indifférer comes from the Latin “indifferentia”, meaning “lack of difference” or “lack of interest”. In everyday French, it is commonly used to express a lack of concern or lack of emotional response.

Examples:

Je m’en fiche, ça m’indiffère. (I don’t care, I am indifferent to it.)
Elle ne s’est pas émue, elle est restée indifférente. (She didn’t get emotional, she remained indifferent.)
Le sort des sans-abris ne l’indiffère pas. (The fate of the homeless doesn’t leave her indifferent.)

Indifférer – 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 indifférer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’indiffère	Je m’indiffère de ses opinions.	I am indifferent to his opinions.
tu	tu indiffères	Tu indiffères face aux critiques.	You are indifferent in the face of criticism.
il	il indiffère	Il indiffère devant les problèmes.	He is indifferent in the face of problems.
elle	elle indiffère	Elle indiffère à ses propres soucis.	She is indifferent towards her own worries.
on	on indiffère	On indiffère à ces détails.	We/I/They are indifferent to these details.
nous	nous indifférons	Nous indifférons aux ragots.	We are indifferent to gossip.
vous	vous indifférez	Vous indifférez aux conflits.	You are indifferent to conflicts.
ils	ils indiffèrent	Ils indiffèrent devant la situation.	They are indifferent in the face of the situation.
elles	elles indiffèrent	Elles indiffèrent à nos décisions.	They are indifferent towards our decisions.