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

Introduction to the verb renfiler

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The English translation of the French verb renfiler is “to thread again.” It is pronounced as “ruhn-fee-lay” in the infinitive form.

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The origin of the word renfiler comes from the combination of the prefix “re-” which means “again” and the French word “filer” which means “to thread.”

In everyday French, renfiler is most often used to describe the action of threading a needle or re-threading a piece of clothing. It can also be used in a figurative sense to mean “to resume” or “to pick up again.”

Examples:

Il faut renfiler le fil dans l’aiguille. (We need to thread the needle again.)
J’ai renfilé ma robe pour aller à la soirée. (I re-threaded my dress to go to the party.)
Le réalisateur a renfilé la scène pour la deuxième prise. (The director re-shot the scene for the second take.)

Renfiler – 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 renfiler

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	renfile	Je renfile mon pantalon.	I am putting on my pants.
Tu	renfiles	Tu renfiles ta jupe.	You are putting on your skirt.
Il	renfile	Il renfile son pull.	He is putting on his sweater.
Elle	renfile	Elle renfile sa robe.	She is putting on her dress.
On	renfile	On renfile nos chaussures.	We are putting on our shoes.
Nous	renfilons	Nous renfilons nos chaussettes.	We are putting on our socks.
Vous	renfilez	Vous renfilez votre veste.	You are putting on your jacket.
Ils	renfilent	Ils renfilent leur manteau.	They are putting on their coat.
Elles	renfilent	Elles renfilent leurs gants.	They are putting on their gloves.