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

Introduction to the verb replisser

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The English translation of the French verb replisser is “to fold back” or “to tuck in”. It is pronounced “ruh-plee-say”. It is derived from the French word “plier” meaning “to fold” and the prefix “re-” meaning “back” or “again”.

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In everyday French, replisser is used when referring to folding back or tucking in something, such as clothes, bed sheets, or a tablecloth. It can also be used figuratively to mean “to retract” or “to retreat”.

Examples:

Je vais replisser ma chemise avant de sortir. (I’m going to tuck in my shirt before going out.)
N’oubliez pas de replisser les coins du drap avant de faire le lit. (Don’t forget to fold back the corners of the sheet before making the bed.)
Le chat a peur, il a replissé ses griffes. (The cat is scared, it has retracted its claws.)

Replisser – 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 replisser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	replis	Je replis mes vêtements	I fold my clothes
Tu	replisses	Tu replisses ton assiette	You refill your plate
Il	replisse	Il replisse son verre	He refills his glass
Elle	replisse	Elle replisse sa trousse de maquillage	She repacks her makeup bag
On	replisse	On replisse le sac de courses	We refill the shopping bag
Nous	replissons	Nous replissons les serviettes	We fold the towels
Vous	replissez	Vous replissez vos valises	You repack your suitcases
Ils	replissent	Ils replissent les bouteilles d’eau	They refill the water bottles
Elles	replissent	Elles replissent les sacs à dos	They refill the backpacks