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

Introduction to the verb rallumer

Get the present tense conjugation of rallumer. 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 rallumer is “to relight” or “to rekindle.” It is pronounced as “ra-lyoo-may.”

Table of Contents

The word “rallumer” comes from the combination of the prefix “re-” (meaning “again”) and the verb “allumer” (meaning “to light”). It is most often used in everyday French to describe the act of reigniting a flame or restarting something.

Examples:

Je vais rallumer la bougie car elle s’est éteinte. (I am going to relight the candle because it went out.)
Il a rallumé l’ordinateur pour continuer à travailler. (He restarted the computer to continue working.)
Nous devons rallumer notre relation. (We need to rekindle our relationship.)

Rallumer – 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 rallumer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	rallume	Je rallume la bougie.	I am relighting the candle.
Tu	rallumes	Tu rallumes le feu.	You are relighting the fire.
Il	rallume	Il rallume la lumière.	He is turning the light back on.
Elle	rallume	Elle rallume le radiateur.	She is turning the heater back on.
On	rallume	On rallume la télévision.	We are turning the television back on.
Nous	rallumons	Nous rallumons le barbecue.	We are relighting the barbecue.
Vous	rallumez	Vous rallumez les bougies.	You are relighting the candles.
Ils	rallument	Ils rallument les lampes.	They are turning the lamps back on.
Elles	rallument	Elles rallument les bougies.	They are relighting the candles.