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

Introduction to the verb redorer

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The English translation of the French verb redorer is “to gild/to revive/to restore/to make shine.” The infinitive form of redorer is pronounced “ruh-door-ay.”

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Redorer has its origins in the Old French word “redor,” meaning “gilding.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of making something shiny or improving its appearance, often with a golden or metallic finish.

Examples:

Je vais redorer mes vieux cadres pour les rendre plus élégants. (I am going to gild my old frames to make them more elegant.)
Cette nouvelle équipe a réussi à redorer l’image de l’entreprise. (This new team has managed to revive the company’s image.)
Les touristes adorent redorer les clochers de l’église avec leurs appareils photo. (Tourists love to make the church bell towers shine with their cameras.)

Redorer – 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 redorer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je redore	Je redore le plafond.	I am gilding the ceiling.
Tu	Tu redores	Tu redores tes bijoux.	You are polishing your jewelry.
Il	Il redore	Il redore son image.	He is restoring his image.
Elle	Elle redore	Elle redore sa réputation.	She is restoring her reputation.
On	On redore	On redore la façade.	We are restoring the facade.
Nous	Nous redorons	Nous redorons nos médailles.	We are gilding our medals.
Vous	Vous redorez	Vous redorez la vaisselle.	You are cleaning the dishes.
Ils	Ils redorent	Ils redorent le blason de la famille.	They are restoring the family’s coat of arms.
Elles	Elles redorent	Elles redorent leurs cheveux.	They are dyeing their hair.