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

Introduction to the verb refonder

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The English translation of the French verb refonder is “to rebuild” or “to restructure.” It is pronounced as “ruh-fon-deh.”

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Refonder comes from the French prefix “re-” which means “again” and the verb “fonder” which means “to found” or “to establish.” It is most often used in everyday French to indicate the action of rebuilding or restructuring something that already exists.

3 simple examples of its usage in everyday French are:

Nous devons refonder notre entreprise pour la rendre plus compétitive. (We need to rebuild our company to make it more competitive.)
Il est temps de refonder notre système éducatif pour mieux répondre aux besoins des élèves. (It is time to restructure our education system to better meet the needs of students.)
Les architectes ont réussi à refonder la vieille église en utilisant des matériaux modernes. (The architects successfully rebuilt the old church using modern materials.)

Refonder – 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 refonder

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je refonde	Je refonde mon entreprise.	I am redefining my company.
tu	tu refondes	Tu refondes tes principes.	You are redefining your principles.
il	il refonde	Il refonde sa stratégie.	He is redefining his strategy.
elle	elle refonde	Elle refonde sa vie.	She is redefining her life.
on	on refonde	On refonde notre système éducatif.	We are redefining our educational system.
nous	nous refondons	Nous refondons nos traditions.	We are redefining our traditions.
vous	vous refondez	Vous refondez votre entreprise.	You are redefining your company.
ils	ils refondent	Ils refondent leur méthode de travail.	They are redefining their work method.
elles	elles refondent	Elles refondent leur amitié.	They are redefining their friendship.