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

Introduction to the verb rémunérer

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The English translation of rémunérer is “to pay” or “to remunerate.” It is pronounced as “re-mue-nay-ray.”

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Rémunérer comes from the Latin word “remunerare” which means “to reward.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of paying someone for their work or services.

Examples:

Je vais rémunérer mes employés pour leur travail acharné cette année. (I am going to pay my employees for their hard work this year.)
Il est important de bien rémunérer les artistes pour leur talent. (It is important to remunerate artists well for their talent.)
Nous devons rémunérer le plombier pour la réparation de la fuite d’eau. (We need to pay the plumber for fixing the water leak.)

Note: The infinitive form of rémunérer is often used in formal or written language, while in spoken French, it is more common to use the present tense form “rémunère.”

Rémunérer – 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 rémunérer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	rémunère	Je rémunère mon employé.	I remunerate my employee.
Tu	rémunères	Tu rémunères ton travail.	You remunerate your work.
Il	rémunère	Il rémunère ses employés.	He remunerates his employees.
Elle	rémunère	Elle rémunère ses fournisseurs.	She remunerates her suppliers.
On	rémunère	On rémunère les employés bien.	We remunerate employees well.
Nous	rémunérons	Nous rémunérons le travail équitablement.	We remunerate work fairly.
Vous	rémunérez	Vous rémunérez vos employés généreusement.	You remunerate your employees generously.
Ils	rémunèrent	Ils rémunèrent leurs travailleurs.	They remunerate their workers.
Elles	rémunèrent	Elles rémunèrent leurs fournisseurs.	They remunerate their suppliers.