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

Introduction to the verb remorquer

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The English translation of the French verb remorquer is “to tow” or “to haul.” It is pronounced “ruh-mohr-kay.”

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The language origin of remorquer can be traced back to the Latin word “remorquere” which means “to drag back.” In everyday French, it is most often used to refer to the action of towing or hauling something, usually a vehicle or a boat.

Examples:

Nous avons dû faire remorquer notre voiture en panne. (We had to have our broken down car towed.)
Le navire a été remorqué vers le port par un remorqueur. (The ship was towed to the port by a tugboat.)
Le camping-car est équipé d’un crochet de remorquage pour tracter une caravane. (The camper van is equipped with a towing hitch to pull a caravan.)

Remorquer – 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 remorquer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	remorque	Je remorque mon bateau.	I am towing my boat.
tu	remorques	Tu remorques ta voiture.	You are towing your car.
il	remorque	Il remorque le camion.	He is towing the truck.
elle	remorque	Elle remorque sa moto.	She is towing her motorcycle.
on	remorque	On remorque le vélo.	We are towing the bike.
nous	remorquons	Nous remorquons le bateau.	We are towing the boat.
vous	remorquez	Vous remorquez le bus.	You are towing the bus.
ils	remorquent	Ils remorquent la caravane.	They are towing the caravan.
elles	remorquent	Elles remorquent le camping-car.	They are towing the RV.