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

Introduction to the verb rabonnir

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The English translation of the French verb rabonnir is “to reconcile.” It is pronounced “rah-boh-neer.”

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The word rabonnir comes from the Old French word “rebonnir,” which means “to become good again.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of reconciling or making peace with someone after a disagreement or argument.

Examples:

Nous devons rabonnir avec nos voisins après notre dispute la semaine dernière. (We need to reconcile with our neighbors after our argument last week.)
Les deux frères ont décidé de rabonnir après des années de brouille. (The two brothers have decided to reconcile after years of estrangement.)
Il est important de rabonnir avec soi-même avant de chercher à rabonnir avec les autres. (It is important to make peace with oneself before trying to reconcile with others.)

Rabonnir – 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 rabonnir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je rabonnis	Je rabonnis tous les jours.	I reconcile every day.
Tu	tu rabonnis	Tu rabonnis ta famille.	You reconcile your family.
Il	il rabonnit	Il rabonnit ses amis.	He reconciles his friends.
Elle	elle rabonnit	Elle rabonnit son conjoint.	She reconciles her partner.
On	on rabonnit	On rabonnit nos relations.	We reconcile our relationships.
Nous	nous rabonnissons	Nous rabonnissons nos différends.	We reconcile our differences.
Vous	vous rabonnissez	Vous rabonnissez vos comptes.	You reconcile your accounts.
Ils	ils rabonnissent	Ils rabonnissent leurs ennemis.	They reconcile their enemies.
Elles	elles rabonnissent	Elles rabonnissent leurs disputes.	They reconcile their arguments.