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

Introduction to the verb remplumer

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The English translation of the French verb remplumer is “to plump up.” The infinitive form is pronounced “rahn-pluh-muh-ray.”

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Remplumer comes from the combination of the prefix “re-” meaning “again” and the word “plume” meaning “feather” or “down.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe something or someone becoming more plump or full.

Examples:

Sa nouvelle alimentation l’a aidée à remplumer après avoir perdu du poids. (Her new diet helped her plump up after losing weight.)
Les draps en duvet remplument après un bon séchage au soleil. (The down comforter plumps up nicely after being dried in the sun.)
Le chef a remplumé le poulet en le laissant mariner dans une sauce savoureuse. (The chef plumped up the chicken by letting it marinate in a tasty sauce.)

Remplumer – 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 remplumer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je remplume	Je remplume mon plumage	I am plumping up my feathers
Tu	Tu remplumes	Tu remplumes ta peau	You are plumping up your skin
Il	Il remplume	Il remplume ses joues	He is plumping up his cheeks
Elle	Elle remplume	Elle remplume ses lèvres	She is plumping up her lips
On	On remplume	On remplume sa poitrine	One is plumping up their chest
Nous	Nous remplumons	Nous remplumons nos cheveux	We are plumping up our hair
Vous	Vous remplumez	Vous remplumez vos muscles	You are plumping up your muscles
Ils	Ils remplument	Ils remplument leurs ailes	They are plumping up their wings
Elles	Elles remplument	Elles remplument leurs joues	They are plumping up their cheeks