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

Introduction to the verb rendormir

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The English translation of the French verb rendormir is “to fall back asleep.” It is pronounced as “ruhn- dohr-MEER.”

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Rendormir comes from the prefix “re-” meaning again, and “dormir” meaning to sleep, ultimately from the Latin word “dormire.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of going back to sleep after being awake or having woken up in the middle of the night.

Example 1: Je me suis rendormi après avoir entendu un bruit. (I fell back asleep after hearing a noise.)

Example 2: Elle a du mal à se rendormir après un cauchemar. (She struggles to fall back asleep after a nightmare.)

Example 3: Les bébés ont souvent besoin d’être rendormis plusieurs fois la nuit. (Babies often need to be put back to sleep several times during the night.)

Rendormir – 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 rendormir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	me rendors	Je me rendors après avoir bu de l’eau fraîche.	I fall back asleep after drinking cold water.
tu	te rendors	Tu te rendors facilement après avoir été réveillé.	You fall back asleep easily after being woken up.
il	se rendort	Il se rendort rapidement après avoir entendu du bruit.	He falls back asleep quickly after hearing noise.
elle	se rendort	Elle se rendort paisiblement après avoir été bercée.	She falls back asleep peacefully after being rocked.
on	se rendort	On se rendort souvent après avoir fait un cauchemar.	We often fall back asleep after having a nightmare.
nous	nous rendormons	Nous nous rendormons ensemble après avoir discuté.	We fall back asleep together after talking.
vous	vous rendormez	Vous vous rendormez en écoutant de la musique relaxante.	You fall back asleep while listening to relaxing music.
ils	se rendorment	Ils se rendorment de plus en plus tard après avoir commencé à travailler.	They fall back asleep later and later after starting to work.
elles	se rendorment	Elles se rendorment paisiblement après avoir ri ensemble.	They fall back asleep peacefully after laughing together.