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

Introduction to the verb rencogner

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The English translation of the French verb rencogner is “to shrink” or “to hunch up.” It is pronounced “ruhn-kohn-yay” in its infinitive form.

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Rencogner is derived from the Old French word “rencogner” meaning “to tuck in” or “to fold back.” It is most often used in everyday French as a reflexive verb, with the pronoun “se” before it, to indicate an action done to oneself.

Examples:

Je me rencogne pour rentrer dans cette petite voiture. (I shrink myself to fit into this small car.)
Le chat s’est rencogné dans le coin du canapé. (The cat hunched up in the corner of the couch.)
Tu t’es rencogné sous la couverture pour te protéger du froid. (You shrunk yourself under the blanket to protect yourself from the cold.)

Rencogner – 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 rencogner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	rencogne	Je rencogne le livre.	I push the book in.
tu	rencognes	Tu rencognes la table.	You push the table in.
il	rencogne	Il rencogne le tiroir.	He pushes the drawer in.
elle	rencogne	Elle rencogne le vélo.	She pushes the bike in.
on	rencogne	On rencogne la chaise.	We push the chair in.
nous	rencognons	Nous rencognons le canapé.	We push the couch in.
vous	rencognez	Vous rencognez le sac.	You push the bag in.
ils	rencognent	Ils rencognent le lit.	They push the bed in.
elles	rencognent	Elles rencognent la poubelle.	They push the trash can in.