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

Introduction to the verb rembouger

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The English translation of the French verb rembouger is “to move again.” It is pronounced “rehm-boo-zheh.”

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Rembouger comes from the French words “re-” meaning again, and “bouger” meaning to move. It is often used in everyday French to describe physically moving or adjusting something that has already been moved or adjusted before.

Examples:

Je dois rembouger le canapé pour qu’il soit bien aligné. (I need to move the couch again so it is properly aligned.)
Il a dû rembouger le fil pour qu’il soit bien branché. (He had to move the wire again so it was properly plugged in.)
J’ai rembougé le meuble pour qu’il s’intègre mieux dans la pièce. (I moved the furniture again so it fit better in the room.)

Rembouger – 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 rembouger

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	rembouge	Je rembouge mes affaires.	I rearrange my things.
tu	rembouges	Tu rembouges ta position.	You readjust your position.
il	rembouge	Il rembouge sa voiture.	He moves his car.
elle	rembouge	Elle rembouge son sac.	She moves her bag.
on	rembouge	On rembouge souvent dans cette région.	We often move around in this region.
nous	rembougons	Nous rembougons toutes les chaises.	We move all the chairs.
vous	rembougez	Vous rembougez le meuble.	You move the furniture.
ils	rembougent	Ils rembougent leurs affaires.	They rearrange their things.
elles	rembougent	Elles rembougent les tables.	They move the tables.