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

Introduction to the verb invertir

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The English translation of the French verb invertir is “to invert.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “ahn-vayr-teer.”

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The language origin of invertir is from the Latin word “invert” which means “to turn upside down.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the action of flipping or reversing something, either physically or metaphorically.

Examples:

“J’ai dû invertir le gâteau pour le démouler.” (I had to invert the cake to remove it from the mold.)
“La crise économique a fait invertir la situation financière de l’entreprise.” (The economic crisis caused the company’s financial situation to be reversed.)
“Nous devons invertir notre façon de penser pour résoudre ce problème.” (We need to invert our way of thinking to solve this problem.)

Invertir – 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 invertir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’invertis	Je n’invertis jamais mon argent.	I never invest my money.
Tu	tu inverses	Tu inverses rapidement.	You invert quickly.
Il	il inverse	Il inverse la tendance.	He reverses the trend.
Elle	elle inverse	Elle inverse les rôles.	She reverses the roles.
On	on inverse	On inverse souvent les rôles.	We often reverse the roles.
Nous	nous invertissons	Nous invertissons notre stratégie.	We invert our strategy.
Vous	vous inversez	Vous inversez les chiffres.	You invert the numbers.
Ils	ils inversent	Ils inversent la courbe.	They reverse the curve.
Elles	elles inversent	Elles inversent les rôles.	They reverse the roles.