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

Introduction to the verb reteindre

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The English translation of the French verb reteindre is “to dye again” or “to re-dye.” It is pronounced as “ruh-taynd-ruh.”

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Reteindre comes from the Latin word “tingere” which means “to dye.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of dyeing something again, typically to restore its color or to change its color.

Examples:

J’ai décidé de reteindre ma chemise en rouge pour l’été. (I decided to dye my shirt red again for the summer.)
Nous devrons reteindre les murs de notre salon car la couleur s’est estompée au fil du temps. (We will have to dye the walls of our living room again because the color has faded over time.)
Elle a dû reteindre ses cheveux après s’être coupé une mèche trop courte. (She had to dye her hair again after cutting a strand too short.)

Reteindre – 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 reteindre

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	reteins	Je reteins mes cheveux tous les deux mois.	I dye my hair every two months.
Tu	reteins	Tu reteins toujours ton T-shirt blanc avant de le porter ?	Do you always dye your white T-shirt before wearing it?
Il	reteint	Il reteint les murs de sa chambre en bleu.	He dyes the walls of his room in blue.
Elle	reteint	Elle reteint sa robe pour qu’elle soit plus foncée.	She dyes her dress to make it darker.
On	reteint	On reteint le tissu pour le rendre plus résistant.	We dye the fabric to make it more resistant.
Nous	reteignons	Nous reteignons les rideaux pour qu’ils aillent avec le nouveau canapé.	We dye the curtains to match the new couch.
Vous	reteignez	Vous reteignez vos cheveux tous les mois ?	Do you dye your hair every month?
Ils	reteignent	Ils reteignent la façade de leur maison pour la protéger de la pluie.	They dye the facade of their house to protect it from the rain.
Elles	reteignent	Elles reteignent leurs vêtements pour les mettre à la mode.	They dye their clothes to make them more fashionable.