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

Introduction to the verb parapher

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The English translation of the French verb parapher is “to initial/to sign with initials”. The infinitive form of parapher is pronounced as “pah-rah-fay”.

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The word “parapher” is derived from the Old French word “paraf” which means “signature”. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the action of signing a document or official paperwork with initials, usually to indicate that the document has been read and approved.

Examples:

Je dois parapher ce contrat avant de le signer. (I have to initial/sign this contract before signing it.)
Les pages du rapport doivent être paraphées pour qu’il soit valide. (The pages of the report need to be initialed for it to be valid.)
Nous avons dû parapher chaque document avant de les remettre au notaire. (We had to initial/sign each document before giving them to the notary.)

Parapher – 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 parapher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	paraphe	Je paraphe mes documents.	I initial my documents.
tu	paraphes	Tu paraphes ta signature.	You initial your signature.
il	paraphe	Il paraphe le contrat.	He initials the contract.
elle	paraphe	Elle paraphe son nom.	She initials her name.
on	paraphe	On paraphe les papiers.	We initial the papers.
nous	paraphons	Nous paraphons nos textes.	We initial our texts.
vous	paraphez	Vous paraphez le document.	You initial the document.
ils	paraphent	Ils parapheent leurs dossiers.	They initial their files.
elles	parapheent	Elles parapheent leurs contrats.	They initial their contracts.