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

Introduction to the verb repayer

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The English translation of the French verb repayer is “to repay.” It is pronounced as “ruh-pay-ay.”

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The origin of the word “repayer” can be traced back to the Latin word “repagare,” which means “to pay back.” In everyday French, “repayer” is used to indicate the act of paying back someone for something they have done for you or given to you. It can also be used to refer to a situation where something has to be paid for a second time.

Je dois repayer mon prêt bancaire. (I have to repay my bank loan.)
Je lui ai repayé son invitation au restaurant. (I repaid him for his invitation to the restaurant.)
Nous allons devoir repayer les factures de l’année dernière. (We will have to repay the bills from last year.)

Repayer – 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 repayer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je repaie	Je repaie mes dettes.	I repay my debts.
tu	tu repaies	Tu repaies ton prêt.	You repay your loan.
il	il repaie	Il repaie sa facture.	He repays his bill.
elle	elle repaie	Elle repaie ses dettes.	She repays her debts.
on	on repaie	On repaie les dépenses.	We repay the expenses.
nous	nous repayons	Nous repayons notre emprunt.	We repay our loan.
vous	vous repayez	Vous repayez vos dépenses.	You repay your expenses.
ils	ils repayent	Ils repayent leurs dettes.	They repay their debts.
elles	elles repaient	Elles repaient leurs achats.	They repay their purchases.