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

Introduction to the verb remoudre

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The English translation of the French verb remoudre is “to grind again.” It is pronounced as ruh-moo-dr.

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Remoudre comes from the Latin word “remolere,” meaning to grind again. It is most often used in everyday French when referring to grinding something again, either literally or figuratively.

Examples:

Je dois remoudre le café pour qu’il soit plus fin. (I have to grind the coffee again to make it finer.)
Le meunier a dû remoudre le grain pour qu’il soit plus facile à travailler. (The miller had to grind the grain again to make it easier to work with.)
Il faut remoudre les règles pour qu’elles soient plus adaptées à notre société moderne. (We need to rework the rules to make them more suitable for our modern society.)

Remoudre – 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 remoudre

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	remouds	Je remouds du café.	I grind some coffee.
Tu	remouds	Tu remouds les épices.	You grind the spices.
Il	remoud	Il remoud le blé.	He grinds the wheat.
Elle	remoud	Elle remoud du poivre.	She grinds some pepper.
On	remoud	On remoud du sel.	We grind some salt.
Nous	remoudons	Nous remoudons les grains.	We grind the grains.
Vous	remoudez	Vous remoudez les grains.	You grind the grains.
Ils	remoudent	Ils remoudent le café.	They grind the coffee.
Elles	remoudent	Elles remoudent des noix.	They grind some nuts.