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

Introduction to the verb réprimander

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The English translation of réprimander is “to reprimand”. It is pronounced as “ray-pree-mahn-day”.

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The language origin of réprimander can be traced back to the Old French word “reprimander” which comes from the Latin word “reprimere” meaning “to repress”. In everyday French, it is most often used in formal contexts such as in the workplace or in educational settings.

Examples:

Il a été réprimandé par son patron pour son manque de professionnalisme. (He was reprimanded by his boss for his lack of professionalism.)
Les parents ont réprimandé leur enfant pour avoir menti. (The parents reprimanded their child for lying.)
L’enseignant a réprimandé les élèves pour leur comportement perturbateur en classe. (The teacher reprimanded the students for their disruptive behavior in class.)

Réprimander – 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 réprimander

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je réprimande	Je réprimande mon frère pour avoir menti.	I scold my brother for lying.
Tu	Tu réprimandes	Tu réprimandes toujours les enfants.	You always scold the children.
Il	Il réprimande	Il réprimande son collègue pour son manque de professionnalisme.	He scolds his colleague for his lack of professionalism.
Elle	Elle réprimande	Elle réprimande ses élèves pour leur mauvais comportement.	She scolds her students for their bad behavior.
On	On réprimande	On réprimande rarement les membres de la famille.	People rarely scold family members.
Nous	Nous réprimandons	Nous réprimandons notre ami pour avoir cassé le vase.	We scold our friend for breaking the vase.
Vous	Vous réprimandez	Vous réprimandez les employés qui ne respectent pas les règles.	You scold the employees who do not follow the rules.
Ils	Ils réprimandent	Ils réprimandent leurs enfants pour leur désobéissance.	They scold their children for their disobedience.
Elles	Elles réprimandent	Elles réprimandent leurs partenaires pour leur infidélité.	They scold their partners for their infidelity.