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

Introduction to the verb transférer

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The English translation of the French verb transférer is “to transfer.” The infinitive form is pronounced “trahn-fay-ray.”

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The word transférer comes from the Latin word “transferre,” meaning “to carry across.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of moving something or someone from one place to another. It can also be used in a figurative sense, such as transferring ownership or responsibility.

Examples:

Je dois transférer mes fichiers sur mon ordinateur portable. (I need to transfer my files to my laptop.)
Le joueur a été transféré à une équipe rivale. (The player was transferred to a rival team.)
Nous avons transféré nos économies dans un compte d’épargne. (We transferred our savings into a savings account.)

Transférer – 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 transférer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	transfère	Je transfère mes fichiers vers le cloud.	I transfer my files to the cloud.
Tu	transfères	Tu transfères de l’argent à ton ami.	You transfer money to your friend.
Il	transfère	Il transfère son poste de travail.	He transfers his workstation.
Elle	transfère	Elle transfère ses compétences à l’équipe.	She transfers her skills to the team.
On	transfère	On transfère le matériel dans le camion.	We transfer the equipment into the truck.
Nous	transférons	Nous transférons les données rapidement.	We transfer the data quickly.
Vous	transférez	Vous transférez le contrat à votre collègue.	You transfer the contract to your colleague.
Ils	transfèrent	Ils transfèrent leurs responsabilités à une autre équipe.	They transfer their responsibilities to another team.
Elles	transfèrent	Elles transfèrent les marchandises à l’entrepôt.	They transfer the goods to the warehouse.