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

Introduction to the verb remmailloter

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The English translation of the French verb remmailloter is “to swaddle” and it is pronounced as “ruh-my-yuh-toe”.

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Remmailloter comes from the combination of two French words: “re-” meaning “again” and “maillot” meaning “swaddling clothes”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of wrapping a baby tightly in a light cloth or blanket to keep them warm and secure.

Examples:

Je vais remmailloter le bébé avant de le mettre au lit. (I am going to swaddle the baby before putting them to bed.)
Les nouveau-nés ont besoin d’être remmaillotés pour se sentir en sécurité. (Newborns need to be swaddled to feel safe.)
Elle a appris à remmailloter son bébé en regardant des tutoriels en ligne. (She learned how to swaddle her baby by watching online tutorials.)

Remmailloter – 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 remmailloter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	remmaillote	Je remmaillote mon bébé.	I swaddle my baby.
Tu	remmaillotes	Tu remmaillotes ta couverture.	You swaddle your blanket.
Il	remmaillote	Il remmaillote le nouveau-né.	He swaddles the newborn.
Elle	remmaillote	Elle remmaillote le bébé.	She swaddles the baby.
On	remmaillote	On remmaillote pour calmer le bébé.	We swaddle to calm the baby.
Nous	remmaillotons	Nous remmaillotons le nouveau-né ensemble.	We swaddle the newborn together.
Vous	remmaillotez	Vous remmaillotez votre enfant.	You swaddle your child.
Ils	remmaillotent	Ils remmaillotent les bébés à la crèche.	They swaddle babies at the daycare.
Elles	remmaillotent	Elles remmaillotent leurs nouveau-nés pour dormir.	They swaddle their newborns to sleep.