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

Introduction to the verb repiquer

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The English translation of the French verb repiquer is “to replant” or “to plant out”. It is pronounced “ruh-pee-kay”.

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The origin of the word repiquer comes from the Latin word “plicare”, meaning “to fold”. In everyday French, repiquer is most often used in gardening or agriculture contexts, referring to the act of transplanting seedlings or plants into a new location.

Examples of repiquer in everyday French:

J’ai repiqué mes tomates dans le jardin hier. (I replanted my tomatoes in the garden yesterday.)
Il faut repiquer les fleurs dans des pots plus grands. (We need to plant out the flowers in bigger pots.)
Les agriculteurs ont dû repiquer leurs cultures après la tempête. (The farmers had to replant their crops after the storm.)

Repiquer – 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 repiquer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	repique	Je repique des fleurs dans le jardin.	I am transplanting flowers in the garden.
Tu	repiques	Tu repiques les légumes dans le potager.	You are replanting vegetables in the vegetable patch.
Il	repique	Il repique les herbes aromatiques dans le jardin.	He is replanting herbs in the garden.
Elle	repique	Elle repique des semis dans les pots.	She is transplanting seedlings in pots.
On	repique	On repique des boutures de plantes succulentes.	One is transplanting succulent plant cuttings.
Nous	repiquons	Nous repiquons des graines dans la terre.	We are planting seeds in the ground.
Vous	repiquez	Vous repiquez les fleurs dans les jardinières.	You are replanting flowers in the flowerpots.
Ils	repiquent	Ils repiquent les arbustes dans le jardin.	They are transplanting shrubs in the garden.
Elles	repiquent	Elles repiquent des bulbes de fleurs.	They are transplanting flower bulbs.