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

Introduction to the verb repriser

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The English translation of the French verb repriser is “to mend” or “to repair.” It is pronounced “re-pree-zay.”

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The word repriser comes from the Old French word “reprisier,” which means “to take again” or “to take back.” In everyday French, it is most often used to describe the act of fixing or mending something that is damaged or broken.

Examples of its usage:

Je dois repriser mon pull préféré qui a un trou. (I need to mend my favorite sweater that has a hole.)
Mon père a appris à repriser ses chaussettes pour les réutiliser. (My father learned how to repair his socks to reuse them.)
Je vais emmener ma veste chez le tailleur pour la faire repriser. (I am going to take my jacket to the tailor to have it repaired.)

Repriser – 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 repriser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	Je reprise	Je reprise mes chaussettes.	I mend my socks.
Tu	Tu reprises	Tu reprises ton pantalon.	You mend your pants.
Il	Il reprise	Il reprise son pull.	He mends his sweater.
Elle	Elle reprise	Elle reprise sa jupe.	She mends her skirt.
On	On reprise	On reprise les vêtements abîmés.	We mend damaged clothes.
Nous	Nous reprisons	Nous reprisons ensemble.	We mend together.
Vous	Vous reprisez	Vous reprisez vos chemises.	You mend your shirts.
Ils	Ils reprisent	Ils reprisent leurs chaussures.	They mend their shoes.
Elles	Elles reprisent	Elles reprisent leurs robes.	They mend their dresses.