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

Introduction to the verb rependre

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The English translation of the French verb rependre is “to take back” or “to recapture”. It is pronounced as “ruh-pahn-druh” in the infinitive form.

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The language origin of rependre comes from the Old French verb “rependre”, which is derived from the Latin word “reprehendere”, meaning “to seize” or “to blame”. In everyday French, rependre is most often used in the context of taking back or recapturing something that was previously lost or taken.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

J’ai décidé de rependre mon ex-petit ami. (I decided to take back my ex-boyfriend.)
Le chat a rependu sa proie après qu’elle se soit échappée. (The cat recaptured its prey after it escaped.)
Les étudiants ont dû rependre leur examen après avoir été pris en train de tricher. (The students had to retake their exam after being caught cheating.)

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Rependre – 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 rependre

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je reprends	Je reprends mon souffle.	I catch my breath.
Tu	Tu reprends	Tu reprends ton livre.	You pick up your book.
Il	Il reprend	Il reprend le contrôle.	He takes back control.
Elle	Elle reprend	Elle reprend son travail.	She resumes her work.
On	On reprend	On reprend notre discussion.	We resume our discussion.
Nous	Nous reprenons	Nous reprenons le chemin.	We take the road again.
Vous	Vous reprenez	Vous reprenez la parole.	You take the floor.
Ils	Ils reprennent	Ils reprennent leurs affaires.	They take back their belongings.
Elles	Elles reprennent	Elles reprennent leur souffle.	They catch their breath.