rendre
Regular -re Level A2 ⭐ #22 Most CommonEnglish translation: to return (give back) / to make (render)
Présent
Returning or causing a state.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| je | rends | |
| tu | rends | |
| il / elle | rend | |
| nous | rendons | |
| vous | rendez | |
| ils / elles | rendent |
- Cette musique me rend nostalgique. — Bu müzik beni nostaljik yapıyor.
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Frequently Asked Questions: RENDRE
Is "rendre" a regular or irregular verb in French? ▾
"rendre" is classified as a Regular -re verb in French. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "rends, rends, rend, rendons, rendez, rendent". Model verb for regular 3rd group -re verbs with participle 'rendu'. 'Rendre + adjective' means 'to make someone feel' ('Ça me rend heureux' = That makes me happy).
What does "rendre" mean in English? ▾
In English, "rendre" translates primarily to "to return (give back) / to make (render)". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "rendre"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Ça me fait triste." instead of "Ça me rend triste.". Why? To make someone feel an emotional state takes 'rendre + adjective', not 'faire'.
What are common idioms or expressions with "rendre"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Se rendre compte de" which means "To realize something" (e.g. "Je me suis rendu compte de mon erreur.").
How can I practice and memorize "rendre" conjugations? ▾
Use Verbpedia's built-in interactive flashcards, pronounce each form using native Web Speech audio, and complete the instant mini-quiz below. You can also print a distraction-free A4 cheat sheet using the Print button above.
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to be
to have / to be (age)
to do / to make
to go
to be able to / can
to want
to take / have (food/drink)
to see / watch
to come
to speak / talk
must / to have to / owe
to know (facts / how to do)
to believe, think
to live, exist
to put / to place / to set
to leave / to depart
to drink
to understand / to comprehend / to include
to be necessary / must / to need
to hold / to keep / to take place
to read / to interpret
to write / to compose
to open / to unlock
to wait / to wait for
to choose / to select
to leave (behind) / to let (allow)
to die
to be born
to serve / to be useful