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

Introduction to the verb interfacer

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The English translation of the French verb interfacer is “to interface.” It is pronounced “ahn-ter-feh-say” in its infinitive form.
The word interfacer comes from the Latin word “interfacies,” meaning “to make an interface.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of technology, to describe the process of connecting two systems or devices together.
Three simple examples of its usage could be:

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Je dois interfacer mon téléphone avec mon ordinateur pour transférer des fichiers. (I have to interface my phone with my computer to transfer files.)
Nous devons interconnecter ces deux appareils pour qu’ils puissent communiquer. (We need to interface these two devices so they can communicate.)
L’entreprise a embauché un spécialiste pour interfacer leur système de gestion avec leur site web. (The company hired a specialist to interface their management system with their website.)

Interfacer – 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 interfacer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	j’interface	J’interface avec mes collègues.	I interface with my colleagues.
tu	tu interfaces	Tu interfaces trop souvent.	You interface too often.
il	il interface	Il interface avec le système.	He interfaces with the system.
elle	elle interface	Elle interface avec le logiciel.	She interfaces with the software.
on	on interface	On interface avec les utilisateurs.	We interface with the users.
nous	nous interfaçons	Nous interfaçons avec nos clients.	We interface with our clients.
vous	vous interfacer	Vous interfacer avec les fournisseurs.	You interface with the suppliers.
ils	ils interfacent	Ils interfacent avec les données.	They interface with the data.
elles	elles interfacent	Elles interfacent avec les appareils.	They interface with the devices.