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

Introduction to the verb redémolir

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The English translation of the French verb redémolir is “to demolish again.” It is pronounced “reh-day-mol-eer.”

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Redémolir comes from the Latin word “démolire,” meaning “to demolish.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the act of demolishing something that has already been destroyed or partially destroyed.

Examples:

Nous avons dû redémolir le mur car il était mal construit. (We had to demolish the wall again because it was poorly built.)
Les ouvriers ont redémoli l’ancien bâtiment pour construire un nouveau centre commercial. (The workers demolished the old building to build a new shopping center.)
Il faut redémolir cette maison abandonnée avant qu’elle ne s’effondre complètement. (We need to demolish this abandoned house before it collapses completely.)

Translation: We must demolish this abandoned house before it collapses completely.

Redémolir – 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 redémolir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	redémolis	Je redémolis la maison.	I demolish the house.
tu	redémolis	Tu redémolis le mur.	You demolish the wall.
il	redémolit	Il redémolit le bâtiment.	He demolishes the building.
elle	redémolit	Elle redémolit la structure.	She demolishes the structure.
on	redémolit	On redémolit le chantier.	We demolish the construction site.
nous	redémolissions	Nous redémolissions les fondations.	We demolish the foundations.
vous	redémolissez	Vous redémolissez les murs.	You demolish the walls.
ils	redémolissent	Ils redémolissent les maisons.	They demolish the houses.
elles	redémolissent	Elles redémolissent les immeubles.	They demolish the buildings.