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

Introduction to the verb remaquiller

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The English translation of the French verb remaquiller is “to touch up” or “to reapply makeup.” It is pronounced “ruh-mah-kee-yay.”

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The word remaquiller comes from the French word “maquiller” meaning “to put on makeup.” It is most often used in every day French when talking about fixing or refreshing one’s makeup.

Examples:

Je dois me remaquiller avant la soirée. (I need to touch up my makeup before the party.)
Elle s’est remaquillé avant de sortir. (She reapplied her makeup before going out.)
Il faut que je me remaquille pour le rendez-vous. (I have to touch up my makeup for the appointment.)

Note: The conjugation of remaquiller in the present tense for the pronoun “je” is “remaquille,” for “elle” is “remaquille,” and for “il” and “on” it is “remaquille.”

Remaquiller – 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 remaquiller

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	remaquille	Je me remaquille tous les matins.	I put on makeup every morning.
tu	remaquilles	Tu te remaquilles avant de sortir.	You put on makeup before going out.
il	remaquille	Il se remaquille pour son rendez-vous.	He puts on makeup for his appointment.
elle	remaquille	Elle se remaquille après le sport.	She puts on makeup after exercising.
on	remaquille	On se remaquille souvent en voiture.	We often put on makeup in the car.
nous	remaquillons	Nous nous remaquillons ensemble avant la soirée.	We put on makeup together before the party.
vous	remaquillez	Vous vous remaquillez avant de partir.	You put on makeup before leaving.
ils	remaquillent	Ils se remaquillent avant les photos de groupe.	They put on makeup before group photos.
elles	remaquillent	Elles se remaquillent après le dîner.	They put on makeup after dinner.