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

Introduction to the verb intervertir

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The English translation of intervertir is “to interchange” or “to swap.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “ahn-ter-vair-teer.”

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Intervertir comes from the Latin word “intervertere,” which means “to turn between.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the action of changing the places or positions of two things.

Example 1: Je vais intervertir les chaises dans la salle à manger.
Translation: I am going to swap the chairs in the dining room.

Example 2: Nous avons interverti nos numéros de téléphone pour faciliter les communications.
Translation: We swapped our phone numbers to make communication easier.

Example 3: Le professeur a interverti les rôles des étudiants pour le prochain projet.
Translation: The teacher swapped the roles of the students for the next project.

Intervertir – 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 intervertir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	intervertis	J’intervertis	I intervert
tu	intervertis	Tu intervertis	You intervert
il	intervertit	Il intervertit	He interverts
elle	intervertit	Elle intervertit	She interverts
on	intervertit	On intervertit	One interverts
nous	intervertissons	Nous intervertissons	We intervert
vous	intervertissez	Vous intervertissez	You intervert
ils	intervertissent	Ils intervertissent	They intervert
elles	intervertissent	Elles intervertissent	They intervert