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

Introduction to the verb remembrer

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The English translation of the French verb remembrer is “to remember.” It is pronounced “ruh-mahm-bray.”

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Remembrer comes from the Latin word “rememorari,” which means “to recall.” In everyday French, it is often used to express the act of recalling or retaining information or memories.

Examples:

Je me souviens de notre voyage en France l’été dernier. (I remember our trip to France last summer.)
N’oublie pas de remembrer les instructions pour le gâteau. (Don’t forget to remember the instructions for the cake.)
Ils ont remembré leur enfance en regardant des photos de famille. (They remembered their childhood while looking at family photos.)

Remembrer – 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 remembrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	me rappelle	Je me rappelle de notre première rencontre.	I remember our first meeting.
Tu	te rappelles	Tu te rappelles toujours de tous les anniversaires.	You always remember everyone’s birthdays.
Il	se rappelle	Il se rappelle de prendre ses médicaments chaque jour.	He remembers to take his medication every day.
Elle	se rappelle	Elle ne se rappelle pas où elle a mis ses clés.	She doesn’t remember where she put her keys.
On	se rappelle	On se rappelle souvent de nos vacances en famille.	We often remember our family vacations.
Nous	nous rappelons	Nous nous rappelons de notre promenade dans le parc.	We remember our walk in the park.
Vous	vous rappelez	Vous vous rappelez toujours de mon anniversaire.	You always remember my birthday.
Ils	se rappellent	Ils se rappellent de leur enfance avec nostalgie.	They remember their childhood with nostalgia.
Elles	se rappellent	Elles se rappellent de leur voyage en Asie.	They remember their trip to Asia.