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

Introduction to the verb repatiner

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The English translation of the French verb repatiner is “to repaint” or “to restore the patina.” It is pronounced “reh-pah-tee-nay.”

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The word repatiner comes from the French words “re” (again) and “patine” (patina). It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of restoring an object’s original patina by repainting or refinishing it.

Some examples of its usage in everyday French are:

“Je vais repatiner cette vieille commode pour lui donner un look plus moderne.” (I am going to repaint this old dresser to give it a more modern look.)
“Il faudra repatiner la façade de la maison pour la protéger contre les intempéries.” (We will need to repaint the façade of the house to protect it from the weather.)
“Ma grand-mère adore repatiner ses vieux meubles pour leur donner une seconde vie.” (My grandmother loves restoring her old furniture to give it a second life.)

Repatiner – 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 repatiner

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	repatine	Je repatine mes meubles.	I am repainting my furniture.
tu	repatines	Tu repatines ta voiture.	You repaint your car.
il	repatine	Il repatine le tableau.	He is repainting the painting.
elle	repatine	Elle repatine la façade.	She is repainting the facade.
on	repatine	On repatine la clôture.	We are repainting the fence.
nous	repatinons	Nous repatinons le plancher.	We are repainting the floor.
vous	repatinez	Vous repatinez les murs.	You are repainting the walls.
ils	repatinent	Ils repatinent la porte.	They are repainting the door.
elles	repatinent	Elles repatinent les chaises.	They are repainting the chairs.