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

Introduction to the verb rengraisser

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The English translation of the French verb rengraisser is “to fatten up/put on weight.” The infinitive form, rengraisser, is pronounced as “rahn-grah-ee-say.”

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Rengraisser is derived from the French words “re-” (again) and “engraisser” (to fatten). It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of gaining weight or making something/someone fat.

Examples:

Mon chien a perdu du poids, il faut le rengraisser. (My dog lost weight, we need to fatten him up.)
Les aliments riches en graisses peuvent rengraisser rapidement. (Fatty foods can make you gain weight quickly.)
Elle se rengraisse chaque hiver à cause de son amour pour les plats copieux. (She puts on weight every winter because of her love for rich dishes.)

Rengraisser – 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 rengraisser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je rengraisse	Je rengraisse après chaque repas.	I gain weight after every meal.
tu	tu rengraissses	Pourquoi tu rengraissses si vite ?	Why are you gaining weight so quickly?
il	il rengraisse	Il rengraisse depuis qu’il a arrêté de fumer.	He is gaining weight since he quit smoking.
elle	elle rengraisse	Elle rengraisse à cause du stress au travail.	She is gaining weight due to work stress.
on	on rengraisse	On rengraisse facilement pendant les fêtes.	We easily gain weight during the holidays.
nous	nous rengraissons	Nous rengraissons ensemble pour encourager l’autre.	We are gaining weight together to support each other.
vous	vous rengraissez	Vous rengraissez si vous mangez trop de sucreries.	You gain weight if you eat too many sweets.
ils	ils rengraisssent	Ils rengraisssent sans même s’en rendre compte.	They are gaining weight without even realizing it.
elles	elles rengraisssent	Elles rengraisssent à cause de leur régime déséquilibré.	They are gaining weight due to their unbalanced diet.