Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb contre-passer

Introduction to the verb contre-passer

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The English translation of the French verb “contre-passer” is “to cross again” or “to pass again.” The infinitive form of “contre-passer” is pronounced as “kon-truh-pa-sey.”

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The verb “contre-passer” is derived from the combination of the preposition “contre” (meaning “against” or “opposite”) and the verb “passer” (meaning “to pass”). In everyday French, “contre-passer” is most often used in administrative or legal contexts to refer to the act of revalidating or reissuing a document, such as a passport or an ID card.

Here are three examples of the usage of “contre-passer” with their respective English translations:

J’ai dû contre-passer mon passeport après l’avoir perdu. (I had to reissue my passport after losing it.)
Les étudiants doivent contre-passer leur carte d’étudiant chaque année. (Students need to renew their student card every year.)
Il faut contre-passer cette attestation pour qu’elle soit valide. (This certificate needs to be validated again to be valid.)

Contre-Passer – 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 contre-passer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	contre-passe	Je contre-passe le ballon.	I pass the ball back.
tu	contre-passes	Tu contre-passes le dessert.	You pass the dessert back.
il	contre-passe	Il contre-passe le message.	He passes the message back.
elle	contre-passe	Elle contre-passe le livre.	She passes the book back.
on	contre-passe	On contre-passe l’invitation.	One passes the invitation back.
nous	contre-passons	Nous contre-passons l’examen.	We pass the exam back.
vous	contre-passez	Vous contre-passez la balle.	You pass the ball back.
ils	contre-passent	Ils contre-passent l’argent.	They pass the money back.
elles	contre-passent	Elles contre-passent les clés.	They pass the keys back.