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

Introduction to the verb arrimer

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The English translation of the French verb “arrimer” is “to secure” or “to fasten.” The infinitive form of “arrimer” is pronounced as “ah-ree-may.”

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“Arrimer” comes from the Old French word “remier,” which means “to fasten,” and it is derived from the Latin word “remittere,” meaning “to send back” or “to put back.” In everyday French, “arrimer” is often used to describe the action of securing or fastening something, such as tying down objects, anchoring a ship, or securing cargo.

Examples:

J’ai arrimé les valises sur le toit de la voiture.
(I secured the suitcases on the roof of the car.)
Les marins ont arrimé le bateau au quai.
(The sailors fastened/secured the boat to the dock.)
Il faut arrimer les marchandises dans le camion pour éviter les dommages.
(We need to secure the goods in the truck to prevent any damages.)

Arrimer – 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 arrimer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	j’arrime	J’arrime le sac sur le toit de la voiture.	I secure the bag on the roof of the car.
Tu	tu arrimes	Tu arrimes les valises dans la soute de l’avion.	You secure the suitcases in the plane’s hold.
Il	il arrime	Il arrime la marchandise dans le camion.	He secures the goods in the truck.
Elle	elle arrime	Elle arrime les cordes sur le bateau.	She secures the ropes on the boat.
On	on arrime	On arrime les caisses dans l’entrepôt.	One secures the crates in the warehouse.
Nous	nous arrimons	Nous arrimons les conteneurs sur le quai.	We secure the containers on the dock.
Vous	vous arrimez	Vous arrimez les bagages dans le train.	You secure the luggage in the train.
Ils	ils arriment	Ils arriment les planches sur l’échafaudage.	They secure the planks on the scaffolding.
Elles	elles arriment	Elles arriment les valises dans la voiture.	They secure the suitcases in the car.