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

Introduction to the verb rengrener

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The English translation of the French verb rengrener is “to engage” or “to mesh.” The infinitive form, rengrener, is pronounced as “rehn-greh-neh.”

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Rengrener is a verb derived from the noun “engrenage,” meaning “gears” or “cogs.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the action of two or more objects fitting together or interlocking.

Examples:

Les deux roues doivent bien se rengrener pour que la voiture avance. (The two wheels must fit well together for the car to move forward.)
Tu dois rengrener les pièces de puzzle pour qu’elles forment l’image complète. (You have to fit the puzzle pieces together to form the complete image.)
Nous allons rengrener notre emploi du temps pour mieux organiser notre travail. (We are going to schedule our time to better organize our work.)

Translation:

The two gears must mesh well for the car to move forward.
You have to fit the puzzle pieces together to form the complete image.
We are going to organize our schedule to better manage our work.

Rengrener – 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 rengrener

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je rengrene	Je rengrene les roues	I mesh the gears
Tu	Tu rengrenes	Tu rengrenes la chaîne	You link the chain
Il	Il rengrene	Il rengrene le moteur	He engages the engine
Elle	Elle rengrene	Elle rengrene les pignons	She gears the pinions
On	On rengrene	On rengrene le système	One meshes the system
Nous	Nous rengrenons	Nous rengrenons les engrenages	We mesh the gears
Vous	Vous rengrenez	Vous rengrenez le mécanisme	You link the mechanism
Ils	Ils rengrenent	Ils rengrenent les pièces	They mesh the parts
Elles	Elles rengrenent	Elles rengrenent les rouages	They gear the mechanisms