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

Introduction to the verb remettre

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The English translation of the French verb “remettre” is “to put back” or “to return.” It is pronounced “ruh-met-truh” in its infinitive form.

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The language origin of “remettre” comes from the Latin word “remittere,” meaning “to send back” or “to restore.” It is most often used in everyday French to indicate putting something back in its original place or returning something to its previous state.

Examples:

Je vais remettre les livres sur l’étagère. (I am going to put the books back on the shelf.)
Il faut remettre l’heure de la montre. (We need to set the time back on the watch.)
Elle a remis son appartement en ordre après la fête. (She put her apartment back in order after the party.)

Remettre – 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 remettre

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	remets	Je remets le rapport demain.	I give back the report tomorrow.
tu	remets	Tu remets ta veste avant de sortir.	You put back your jacket before going out.
il	remet	Il remet toujours son travail à plus tard.	He always puts off his work.
elle	remet	Elle remet en question ses choix.	She questions her choices.
on	remet	On remet souvent les choses à leur place.	We often put things back in their place.
nous	remettons	Nous remettons les clés à la réception.	We give back the keys to the reception.
vous	remettez	Vous remettez votre décision en doute.	You doubt your decision.
ils	remettent	Ils remettent leur projet à plus tard.	They postpone their project.
elles	remettent	Elles remettent en cause leurs priorités.	They question their priorities.