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

Introduction to the verb inférer

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The English translation of the French verb “inférer” is “to infer” or “to deduce.” It is pronounced as “ahn-fey-ray” in its infinitive form.

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The word “inférer” comes from the Latin word “inferre,” meaning “to bring in.” It is most often used in everyday French to convey the idea of drawing conclusions or making deductions based on evidence or reasoning.

Examples:

Je peux inférer qu’il est en retard à cause du trafic. (I can infer that he is late because of the traffic.)
D’après les témoignages, on peut inférer que l’accident a été causé par une erreur humaine. (Based on the testimonies, we can infer that the accident was caused by human error.)
Les chercheurs ont inféré que la consommation de fruits et légumes réduisait le risque de maladies cardiovasculaires. (The researchers inferred that consuming fruits and vegetables reduced the risk of cardiovascular diseases.)

Inférer – 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 inférer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’infère	J’infère que tu as raison.	I infer that you are right.
tu	tu infères	Tu infères les résultats de l’étude.	You infer the study’s results.
il	il infère	Il infère à partir des données.	He infers from the data.
elle	elle infère	Elle infère des conclusions à partir des expériences.	She infers conclusions from the experiments.
on	on infère	On infère que le problème est lié à ce facteur.	We infer that the problem is related to this factor.
nous	nous inférons	Nous inférons que cette méthode est efficace.	We infer that this method is effective.
vous	vous inférez	Vous inférez les intentions de vos partenaires.	You infer your partners’ intentions.
ils	ils infèrent	Ils infèrent les conséquences de leurs actions.	They infer the consequences of their actions.
elles	elles infèrent	Elles infèrent des informations à partir des données.	They infer information from the data.