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

Introduction to the verb renvier

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The English translation of the French verb renvier is “to return” or “to come back”. It is pronounced as “ren-vee-ay”.

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Renvier comes from the French word “revenir”, which means “to come back” or “to return”. It is most often used in everyday French to describe physically coming back to a place or returning something to its original state or position.

Example 1: Je vais renvier chez moi ce soir. (I am going to return home tonight.)
Example 2: As-tu renvié le livre à la bibliothèque? (Did you return the book to the library?)
Example 3: Il a renvié l’argent qu’il avait emprunté. (He returned the money he had borrowed.)

Note: In French, the verb “renvier” can also be used figuratively to mean “to revert” or “to return to a previous state”. However, the most common usage is to describe physical returning or coming back.

Renvier – 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 renvier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	renvoie	Je renvoie toujours mes emails avant de partir.	I always send my emails before leaving.
Tu	renvoies	Tu renvoies ton livre à la bibliothèque ?	Are you returning your book to the library?
Il	renvoie	Il renvoie ses vêtements chez le teinturier.	He sends his clothes to the dry cleaner.
Elle	renvoie	Elle renvoie sa commande parce qu’elle a changé d’avis.	She returns her order because she changed her mind.
On	renvoie	On renvoie les produits défectueux à l’usine.	We return defective products to the factory.
Nous	renvoyons	Nous renvoyons les invitations pour la fête.	We are sending back the invitations for the party.
Vous	renvoyez	Vous renvoyez les élèves qui ne respectent pas les règles.	You send back students who don’t follow the rules.
Ils	renvoient	Ils renvoient le ballon d’un côté à l’autre du terrain.	They send the ball back and forth across the field.
Elles	renvoient	Elles renvoient les colis non réclamés à l’expéditeur.	They return unclaimed packages to the sender.