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

Introduction to the verb rancarder

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The English translation of the French verb rancarder is “to make an appointment” or “to set up a meeting”. It is pronounced as “ran-car-day”.

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Rancarder comes from the French noun “rancard”, which refers to a meeting or an appointment. It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of setting up or arranging a meeting with someone.

Examples:

Je dois rancarder avec mon dentiste demain matin. – I have to make an appointment with my dentist tomorrow morning.
On s’est rancardés pour boire un café ensemble cet après-midi. – We set up a meeting to have coffee together this afternoon.
Est-ce que tu peux rancarder avec le directeur pour discuter de ton projet? – Can you make an appointment with the manager to discuss your project?

Rancarder – 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 rancarder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	rancarde	Je rancarde	I set up a date
tu	rancardes	Tu rancardes	You set up a date
il	rancarde	Il rancarde	He sets up a date
elle	rancarde	Elle rancarde	She sets up a date
on	rancarde	On rancarde	We set up a date
nous	rancardons	Nous rancardons	We set up a date
vous	rancardez	Vous rancardez	You set up a date
ils	rancardent	Ils rancardent	They set up a date
elles	rancardent	Elles rancardent	They set up a date