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

Introduction to the verb retraduire

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The English translation of the French verb retraduire is “to translate back.” It is pronounced as “ruh-tra-deu-eer” in the infinitive form.

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Retraduire comes from the Latin word “retraducere” which means “to translate again.” In everyday French, it is most often used when talking about translating a text from one language back into another, generally the original language.

Here are three simple examples of its usage:

J’ai dû retraduire ce texte du français vers l’anglais pour mon professeur. (I had to translate this text from French to English again for my teacher.)
Elle a demandé à son mari de retraduire le contrat en anglais pour être sûre de bien comprendre. (She asked her husband to translate the contract back into English to make sure she understood it correctly.)
Nous avons dû retraduire plusieurs passages de ce livre pour qu’il soit publié à l’international. (We had to translate several passages of this book back so it could be published internationally.)

Retraduire – 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 retraduire

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	retraduis	Je retraduis ce texte.	I translate this text.
tu	retraduis	Tu retraduis rapidement.	You quickly translate.
il	retraduit	Il retraduit le document.	He translates the document.
elle	retraduit	Elle retraduit la phrase.	She translates the sentence.
on	retraduit	On retraduit souvent.	We often translate.
nous	retraduisons	Nous retraduisons ensemble.	We translate together.
vous	retraduisez	Vous retraduisez les mots.	You translate the words.
ils	retraduisent	Ils retraduisent les livres.	They translate the books.
elles	retraduisent	Elles retraduisent les articles.	They translate the articles.