In what context would you use the present tense in French?
Present tense in French is used in different situations:
1) immediate action: the action is taking place while you are speaking
ex: Je n'entends pas ce que vous dites.
2) habits and facts: for facts that are always true and for repeated actions
ex: Le soleil se lève à l'Est.
ex: Tous les jours, je lis le journal.
3) extended action: for an action that has started and continues (no limits in time)
ex: Il neige depuis une semaine.
- Near future: for an action that has not been accomplished yet
ex: Je finis les cours jeudi prochain.
5) Hypothesis
ex: Si vous venez à la maison, nous regarderons un film
