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

Introduction to the verb rénover

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The English translation of the French verb rénover is “to renovate.” It is pronounced as “ray-no-vay.”

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Rénover comes from the French word “nouveau,” meaning “new.” It is most commonly used in everyday French to describe the action of restoring or improving something, usually a building or a room.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

Nous devons rénover notre maison avant de la vendre. (We need to renovate our house before selling it.)
Le gouvernement va rénover les écoles publiques cette année. (The government is going to renovate public schools this year.)
Les propriétaires ont décidé de rénover leur cuisine pour la rendre plus moderne. (The owners have decided to renovate their kitchen to make it more modern.)

Rénover – 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 rénover

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	rénove	Je rénove ma maison.	I am renovating my house.
tu	rénoves	Tu rénoves ta chambre.	You are renovating your room.
il	rénove	Il rénove le bâtiment.	He is renovating the building.
elle	rénove	Elle rénove le salon.	She is renovating the living room.
on	rénove	On rénove l’appartement.	We are renovating the apartment.
nous	rénovons	Nous rénovons la cuisine.	We are renovating the kitchen.
vous	rénovez	Vous rénovez la salle de bain.	You are renovating the bathroom.
ils	rénovent	Ils rénovent leur maison.	They are renovating their house.
elles	rénovent	Elles rénovent la façade.	They are renovating the facade.