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

Introduction to the verb remmener

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The English translation of the French verb remmener is “to bring back” or “to take back.” It is pronounced “rehm-muh-nay.”

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The language origin of remmener comes from the French words “re-” meaning back, and “mener” meaning to lead. It is most often used in everyday French to describe physically bringing or returning someone or something to a place.

Examples:

Je vais remmener mon ami chez lui après la fête. (I will bring my friend back to their house after the party.)
J’ai oublié mon livre à la maison, peux-tu me le remmener s’il te plaît? (I forgot my book at home, can you bring it back for me please?)
Nous devons remmener les bouteilles vides à la consigne. (We need to take back the empty bottles to the recycling center.)

Remmener – 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 remmener

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	remmène	Je remmène mes enfants à l’école.	I take my kids back to school.
tu	remmènes	Tu remmènes toujours tes amis chez toi.	You always bring your friends back to your place.
il	remmène	Il remmène sa voiture au garage.	He takes his car back to the garage.
elle	remmène	Elle remmène sa sœur avec elle.	She brings her sister back with her.
on	remmène	On remmène nos souvenirs dans nos valises.	We bring back our memories in our suitcases.
nous	remmenons	Nous remmenons nos amis à la gare.	We take our friends back to the train station.
vous	remmenez	Vous remmenez toujours votre chien à la plage.	You always take your dog back to the beach.
ils	remmènent	Ils remmènent leurs achats au magasin.	They take their purchases back to the store.
elles	remmènent	Elles remmènent leurs enfants à la maison.	They bring their children back home.