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

Introduction to the verb reporter

Get the present tense conjugation of reporter. Includes a FREE downloadable reference sheet (no email required). Alternatively if you have a lot of text to check then use our free French Grammar Checker – no registration required!

The English translation of the French verb reporter is “to report.” It is pronounced as “ruh-por-TEH” in its infinitive form.

Table of Contents

The origin of the word “reporter” can be traced back to the Latin word “reportare,” which means “to carry back.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the action of relaying information or news to others.

Examples:

Je dois reporter les résultats de l’enquête à mon rédacteur en chef. (I have to report the results of the investigation to my editor-in-chief.)
Les journalistes ont été chargés de reporter en direct depuis la scène du crime. (The journalists were tasked with reporting live from the crime scene.)
Tu devrais reporter cette histoire importante dans ton prochain article. (You should report this important story in your next article.)

Reporter – 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 reporter

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	je reporte	Je reporte toujours mes erreurs.	I always report my mistakes.
tu	tu reportes	Tu reportes les nouvelles chaque matin.	You report the news every morning.
il	il reporte	Il reporte l’incident à son supérieur.	He reports the incident to his superior.
elle	elle reporte	Elle reporte ses devoirs à demain.	She postpones her homework until tomorrow.
on	on reporte	On reporte la réunion à la semaine prochaine.	We postpone the meeting until next week.
nous	nous reportons	Nous reportons notre départ à demain.	We postpone our departure until tomorrow.
vous	vous reportez	Vous reportez toujours vos rendez-vous.	You always reschedule your appointments.
ils	ils reportent	Ils reportent les résultats du sondage.	They report the survey results.
elles	elles reportent	Elles reportent leurs vacances à l’année prochaine.	They postpone their vacation until next year.