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

Introduction to the verb racornir

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The English translation of the French verb racornir is “to dry up” or “to wither”. The infinitive form, racornir, is pronounced as “rah-kor-neer”.

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Racornir comes from the French word “cornir”, meaning “to become hard”, and the prefix “ra-“, which indicates a repetition or intensification of the action. It is most often used in every day French to describe the process of something becoming dry, shriveled, or withered due to lack of moisture.

Examples:

Les feuilles ont commencé à racornir en raison de la sécheresse. (The leaves began to wither due to the drought.)
Si tu ne mets pas de lotion sur ta peau, elle va se racornir. (If you don’t put lotion on your skin, it will dry up.)
Les raisins ont racorni sur la vigne avant d’être récoltés. (The grapes dried up on the vine before being harvested.)

Racornir – 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 racornir

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	je racornis	Je racornis le bois pour le rendre plus solide.	I dry out the wood to make it more solid.
Tu	tu racornis	Tu racornis ton pain pour qu’il dure plus longtemps.	You harden your bread to make it last longer.
Il	il racornit	Il racornit ses mains pour mieux grimper.	He toughens his hands to climb better.
Elle	elle racornit	Elle racornit ses lèvres avec du rouge à lèvres.	She dries out her lips with lipstick.
On	on racornit	On racornit nos chaussures pour qu’elles résistent à la pluie.	We harden our shoes to make them resistant to rain.
Nous	nous racornissons	Nous racornissons notre peau en laissant sécher l’argile.	We dry out our skin by letting clay dry.
Vous	vous racornissez	Vous racornissez votre viande pour la conserver.	You preserve your meat by drying it out.
Ils	ils racornissent	Ils racornissent leurs fruits pour les manger plus tard.	They dry out their fruits to eat them later.
Elles	elles racornissent	Elles racornissent leurs cheveux avec du sel de mer.	They dry out their hair with sea salt.