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

Introduction to the verb remontrer

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The English translation of the French verb remontrer is “to show again” or “to show once more.” It is pronounced as “ruh-mon-tray.”

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The origin of the word remontrer can be traced back to the Latin word “remonstrare,” meaning “to point out” or “to show.”

In everyday French, remontrer is often used in the context of showing or demonstrating something again, usually for clarification or emphasis. It can also be used to express the idea of reminding someone of something.

Three simple examples of its usage are:

Je vais te remontrer comment faire la recette. (I will show you again how to make the recipe.)
Il faut que je lui remontre le chemin jusqu’à l’école. (I need to show him the way to school again.)
Je t’ai déjà remontre plusieurs fois de vérifier tes emails avant de partir. (I have already reminded you several times to check your emails before leaving.)

The English translations for these examples are:

I will show you again how to make the recipe.
I need to show him the way to school again.
I have already reminded you several times to check your emails before leaving.

Remontrer – 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 remontrer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	remontre	Je te remontre la bonne direction.	I show you the right direction.
Tu	remontres	Tu me remontres toujours les mêmes erreurs.	You keep showing me the same mistakes.
Il	remontre	Il lui remontre comment faire.	He shows him how to do it.
Elle	remontre	Elle nous remontre ses talents de danseuse.	She shows us her dancing skills.
On	remontre	On leur remontre le chemin.	We show them the way.
Nous	remontreons	Nous leur remontreons notre amour.	We will show them our love.
Vous	remontrez	Vous leur remontrez le document.	You show them the document.
Ils	remontrent	Ils leur remontrent leur erreur.	They show them their mistake.
Elles	remontrent	Elles me remontrent leur affection.	They show me their affection.