The present tense in French corresponds both to the present simple and present continuous in English. Let's take a look at how it works.
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Usage of the Present Tense in French
The present tense in French (le présent) is used for:
Rule 1: current actions or states of being.
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Rule 2: actions in the near future with a time indicator.
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Rule 3: general facts.
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Present Continuous in French
Rule 4: The French language doesn't have a present continuous tense. Instead, the present is used to convey the continuous actions in the present:
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