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

Introduction to the verb recommander

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The English translation of the French verb recommander is “to recommend.” It is pronounced as “ruh-koh-mahn-deh” in its infinitive form.

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The word “recommander” comes from the Latin word “recommēndāre,” meaning “to entrust or commend.” In everyday French, it is often used to express a strong suggestion or advice to someone.

Examples:

Je te recommande ce livre, il est très intéressant. (I recommend this book to you, it is very interesting.)
Nous avons recommandé ce restaurant à nos amis. (We recommended this restaurant to our friends.)
Le médecin m’a recommandé de prendre ces médicaments. (The doctor recommended that I take these medications.)

Recommander – 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 recommander

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	recommande	Je recommande ce restaurant.	I recommend this restaurant.
Tu	recommandes	Tu me recommandes un bon livre.	You recommend a good book to me.
Il	recommande	Il recommande toujours les mêmes vêtements.	He always recommends the same clothes.
Elle	recommande	Elle recommande cette crème pour le visage.	She recommends this face cream.
On	recommande	On recommande d’arriver tôt.	We recommend arriving early.
Nous	recommandons	Nous recommandons ce film à tout le monde.	We recommend this movie to everyone.
Vous	recommandez	Vous me recommandez un bon restaurant.	You recommend a good restaurant to me.
Ils	recommandent	Ils recommandent cette marque de voiture.	They recommend this car brand.
Elles	recommandent	Elles recommandent d’utiliser des produits bio.	They recommend using organic products.