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

Introduction to the verb remployer

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The English translation of the French verb remployer is “to reuse” or “to recycle.” It is pronounced as “ruh-mplwa-yay.”

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The origin of the word remployer comes from the French prefix re- meaning “again” and the verb employer meaning “to use.” In everyday French, remployer is often used in the context of environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling or repurposing items.

Examples:

Je vais remployer ces vieilles bouteilles en verre pour en faire des vases. (I will reuse these old glass bottles to make vases.)
On peut remployer les sacs en tissu pour éviter d’utiliser des sacs en plastique. (We can recycle cloth bags to avoid using plastic bags.)
Il est important de remployer les matériaux pour réduire notre empreinte écologique. (It is important to recycle materials to reduce our ecological footprint.)

Remployer – 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 remployer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	remploie	Je remploie mes anciens collègues.	I rehire my former colleagues.
Tu	remploies	Tu remploies ton père pour l’été.	You reemploy your father for the summer.
Il	remploie	Il remploie ses compétences dans un nouveau domaine.	He reuses his skills in a new field.
Elle	remploie	Elle remploie ses économies pour acheter une maison.	She uses her savings to buy a house.
On	remploie	On remploie souvent des stagiaires à temps plein.	We often reemploy interns full-time.
Nous	remployons	Nous remployons nos anciens employés après la saison touristique.	We rehire our former employees after the tourist season.
Vous	remployez	Vous remployez vos ressources pour un projet plus important.	You reuse your resources for a bigger project.
Ils	remploient	Ils remploient des méthodes traditionnelles pour résoudre le problème.	They reuse traditional methods to solve the problem.
Elles	remploient	Elles remploient leur temps libre pour faire du bénévolat.	They use their free time to volunteer.