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

Introduction to the verb rédimer

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The English translation of the French verb rédimer is “to redeem.” The infinitive form of rédimer is pronounced “ray-dee-may.”

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The word rédimer comes from the Latin word “redimere,” which means “to buy back.” In everyday French, rédimer is most often used in the context of religion or finance, referring to the act of buying back or paying off a debt.

Three examples of rédimer in everyday French:

“Nous devons rédimer notre dette envers Dieu.” (We must redeem our debt to God.)
“Je suis prêt à rédimer mes dettes et à commencer une nouvelle vie.” (I am ready to redeem my debts and start a new life.)
“La banque a accepté de rédimer mon prêt immobilier.” (The bank agreed to redeem my mortgage loan.)

Rédimer – 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 rédimer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	rédime	Je rédime mon travail	I redeem my work
tu	rédimes	Tu rédimes ton erreur	You redeem your mistake
il	rédime	Il rédime sa faute	He redeems his fault
elle	rédime	Elle rédime ses péchés	She redeems her sins
on	rédime	On rédime les dettes	We redeem debts
nous	rédimons	Nous rédimons nos actions	We redeem our actions
vous	rédimez	Vous rédimez votre réputation	You redeem your reputation
ils	rédiment	Ils rédiment leurs erreurs	They redeem their mistakes
elles	rédiment	Elles rédiment leurs fautes	They redeem their faults