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

Introduction to the verb retransmettre

Get the present tense conjugation of retransmettre. 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 retransmettre is “to retransmit.” It is pronounced “ruh-trahnz-meh-truh.”

Table of Contents

The language origin of retransmettre comes from the combination of the prefix “re-” meaning “again” and the verb “transmettre” meaning “to transmit.” It is most often used in everyday French to refer to the act of broadcasting or relaying information, such as a radio or television signal.

Examples:

Je vais retransmettre le match de football à mes amis. (I am going to retransmit the football game to my friends.)
La chaîne de télévision va retransmettre le concert en direct. (The TV channel is going to broadcast the concert live.)
Nous avons besoin de retransmettre les consignes du chef aux équipes sur le terrain. (We need to relay the instructions from the boss to the teams on the field.)

Retransmettre – 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 retransmettre

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
je	retransmets	Je retransmets le match	I am broadcasting the game
tu	retransmets	Tu retransmets la chaine	You are broadcasting the channel
il	retransmet	Il retransmet le discours	He is broadcasting the speech
elle	retransmet	Elle retransmet le message	She is broadcasting the message
on	retransmet	On retransmet l’événement	We are broadcasting the event
nous	retransmettons	Nous retransmettons l’interview	We are broadcasting the interview
vous	retransmettez	Vous retransmettez le concert	You are broadcasting the concert
ils	retransmettent	Ils retransmettent la nouvelle	They are broadcasting the news
elles	retransmettent	Elles retransmettent le match	They are broadcasting the game