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

Introduction to the verb régresser

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The English translation of the French verb régresser is “to regress.” The infinitive form is pronounced “ray-greh-say.”

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Régresser comes from the Latin word “regredi,” meaning “to go back.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to going back to an earlier or less advanced state.

Examples:

Les enfants ont tendance à régresser pendant les vacances scolaires. (Children tend to regress during school holidays.)
Son état de santé a commencé à régresser après l’arrêt de son traitement. (His health condition started to regress after stopping his treatment.)
Le niveau de vie des personnes âgées a fortement régressé ces dernières années. (The standard of living of elderly people has significantly regressed in recent years.)

Régresser – 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 régresser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Régresse	Je régresse chaque jour.	I regress every day.
Tu	Régresses	Tu régresses trop vite.	You regress too quickly.
Il	Régresse	Il régresse en terme de compétences.	He regresses in terms of skills.
Elle	Régresse	Elle régresse depuis qu’elle a arrêté d’étudier.	She regresses since she stopped studying.
On	Régresse	On régresse constamment dans cette situation.	We regress constantly in this situation.
Nous	Régressons	Nous régressons ensemble.	We regress together.
Vous	Régressez	Vous régressez à cause de la pression.	You regress because of the pressure.
Ils	Régressent	Ils régressent à un rythme alarmant.	They regress at an alarming rate.
Elles	Régressent	Elles régressent en tant que groupe.	They regress as a group.