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

Introduction to the verb raccompagner

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The English translation of the French verb raccompagner is “to accompany/see off/escort.” The infinitive form of the verb is pronounced “rah-kohm-pahn-yay.”

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Raccompagner comes from the verb accompagner (to accompany) and the prefix re- (again). It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of accompanying someone to a destination or seeing them off at the end of a visit or trip.

Examples:

Je vais raccompagner ma mère à l’aéroport. (I am going to see my mother off at the airport.)
Est-ce que tu peux raccompagner nos invités jusqu’à leur voiture ? (Can you accompany our guests to their car?)
Le chauffeur de taxi a raccompagné la jeune femme chez elle après le dîner. (The taxi driver escorted the young woman back home after dinner.)

Raccompagner – 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 raccompagner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	raccompagne	Je raccompagne mon amie chez elle.	I bring my friend back to her place.
tu	raccompagnes	Tu raccompagnes toujours tes invités ?	Do you always walk your guests home?
il	raccompagne	Il raccompagne sa sœur à l’aéroport.	He takes his sister back to the airport.
elle	raccompagne	Elle raccompagne ses enfants à l’école tous les matins.	She drops off her kids at school every morning.
on	raccompagne	On raccompagne nos amis après la soirée.	We take our friends home after the party.
nous	raccompagnons	Nous raccompagnons nos parents à la gare.	We escort our parents to the train station.
vous	raccompagnez	Vous raccompagnez vos collègues à leur voiture ?	Do you walk your colleagues to their car?
ils	raccompagnent	Ils raccompagnent les touristes à leur hôtel.	They bring the tourists back to their hotel.
elles	raccompagnent	Elles raccompagnent leur grand-mère chez elle.	They take their grandma back to her place.