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

Introduction to the verb patenter

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The English translation of the French verb patenter is “to patent.” The infinitive form of patenter is pronounced as “pah-tahn-ter.”

The word patenter comes from the French noun “patente,” which means “patent.” In everyday French, patenter is most often used to refer to the process of obtaining a patent for an invention or idea.

Examples of patenter in everyday French:

  1. J’ai décidé de patenter mon invention afin de protéger mes droits en tant que créateur. (I have decided to patent my invention in order to protect my rights as a creator.)

  2. Il faut beaucoup de temps et d’argent pour patenter un produit, mais cela peut être très bénéfique à long terme. (It takes a lot of time and money to patent a product, but it can be very beneficial in the long run.)

  3. Si vous ne patentez pas votre idée, quelqu’un d’autre pourrait la voler et en tirer profit. (If you don’t patent your idea, someone else could steal it and profit from it.)

Patenter – 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 patenter

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je patente Je patente I patent
Tu patentes Tu patentes You patent
Il patente Il patente He patents
Elle patente Elle patente She patents
On patente On patente One patents
Nous patentons Nous patentons We patent
Vous patentez Vous patentez You patent
Ils patentent Ils patentent They patent
Elles patentent Elles patentent They patent

Other Conjugations for Patenter.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb patenter    (this article)

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb patenter

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