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

Introduction to the verb récompenser

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The English translation of the French verb récompenser is “to reward.” It is pronounced as “ray-com-pun-say.”

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Récompenser is derived from the Latin word “recompensare,” meaning “to compensate.” It is a regular -er verb and is most often used in everyday French to express the act of giving a reward or prize in recognition of someone’s effort or achievement.

Examples:

Je vais récompenser mon fils pour ses bonnes notes à l’école. (I am going to reward my son for his good grades at school.)
Les employés méritants ont été récompensés par une prime de fin d’année. (The deserving employees were rewarded with an end-of-year bonus.)
L’ONG aide à récompenser les jeunes talents dans le domaine de l’art. (The NGO helps to reward young talents in the field of art.)

Récompenser – 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 récompenser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	récompense	Je récompense mon frère pour son bon travail.	I reward my brother for his good work.
tu	récompenses	Tu récompenses ton chien avec des friandises.	You reward your dog with treats.
il	récompense	Il récompense l’équipe gagnante avec une médaille.	He rewards the winning team with a medal.
elle	récompense	Elle récompense ses élèves pour leur effort.	She rewards her students for their effort.
on	récompense	On récompense les bénévoles avec un déjeuner.	We reward the volunteers with lunch.
nous	récompensons	Nous récompensons notre mère pour son anniversaire.	We reward our mother for her birthday.
vous	récompensez	Vous récompensez vos employés avec une prime.	You reward your employees with a bonus.
ils	récompensent	Ils récompensent les gagnants avec des cadeaux.	They reward the winners with gifts.
elles	récompensent	Elles récompensent les artistes avec des bourses.	They reward the artists with scholarships.