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

Introduction to the verb préfixer

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The English translation of the French verb préfixer is “to prefix.” It is pronounced “preh-fee-zay.”

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The word préfixer comes from the French prefix “pré-” meaning “before” and the verb “fixer” meaning “to fix.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of adding a prefix to a word or phrase to alter its meaning.

Examples of usage include:

Je dois préfixer le numéro de téléphone avant de l’appeler. (I have to prefix the phone number before calling it.)
Le professeur nous a demandé de préfixer une date limite pour rendre nos devoirs. (The teacher asked us to set a deadline for turning in our homework.)
Il faut souvent préfixer les adjectifs en français. (Adjectives often need to be prefixed in French.)

Translation:
“1. I have to prefix the phone number before calling it.

The teacher asked us to set a deadline for turning in our homework.
Adjectives often need to be prefixed in French.”

Préfixer – 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 préfixer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	préfixe	Je préfixe mon nom de famille.	I prefix my last name.
Tu	préfixes	Tu préfixes ton numéro de téléphone.	You prefix your phone number.
Il	préfixe	Il préfixe le mot avec un accent.	He prefixes the word with an accent.
Elle	préfixe	Elle préfixe la phrase avec une majuscule.	She prefixes the sentence with a capital letter.
On	préfixe	On préfixe le mot pour le rendre plus clair.	We prefix the word to make it clearer.
Nous	préfixons	Nous préfixons les verbes en -er avec “je”.	We prefix -er verbs with “je”.
Vous	préfixez	Vous préfixez le mot avec “anti-“.	You prefix the word with “anti-“.
Ils	préfixent	Ils préfixent leur nom pour un nouveau nom de famille.	They prefix their name for a new last name.
Elles	préfixent	Elles préfixent leurs adresses avec “rue”.	They prefix their addresses with “rue”.