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

Introduction to the verb inventorier

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The English translation of the French verb inventorier is “to inventory.” It is pronounced “ahn-vahn-tawr-yey.”

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The language origin of inventorier comes from the Latin word “inventorium,” meaning inventory. In everyday French, it is commonly used in business and administrative contexts to refer to the process of creating an inventory of goods or assets.

Example 1: Il faut inventorier tous les produits avant de les mettre en vente. (All products must be inventoried before being put up for sale.)

Example 2: Nous avons inventorié tous les équipements de l’entreprise. (We inventoried all the company’s equipment.)

Example 3: Est-ce que vous pouvez m’aider à inventorier les fournitures de bureau ? (Can you help me inventory the office supplies?)

Inventorier – 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 inventorier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	inventorie	Je n’inventorie pas souvent.	I don’t inventory often.
Tu	inventories	Tu inventories chaque jour.	You inventory every day.
Il	inventorie	Il inventorie ses affaires.	He inventories his belongings.
Elle	inventorie	Elle inventorie les stocks.	She inventories the stocks.
On	inventorions	On ne sait pas comment inventorier.	We don’t know how to inventory.
Nous	inventoriez	Nous inventoriez ensemble.	We inventory together.
Vous	inventoriez	Vous inventoriez pour vos clients.	You inventory for your clients.
Ils	inventorient	Ils inventorient leurs produits.	They inventory their products.
Elles	inventorient	Elles inventorient les marchandises.	They inventory the goods.