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

Introduction to the verb rapatrier

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The English translation of the French verb rapatrier is “to repatriate.” It is pronounced as “rah-pah-tree-ay.”

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Rapatrier comes from the Latin prefix “re-” meaning “back” and the French word “patrie” meaning “country.” In everyday French, it is used to refer to the act of bringing someone or something back to their home country.

Examples:

Les soldats blessés seront rapatriés demain. (The wounded soldiers will be repatriated tomorrow.)
La famille a dû rapatrier le corps de leur fils décédé à l’étranger. (The family had to repatriate the body of their deceased son from abroad.)
La compagnie a décidé de rapatrier ses employés en raison de la crise sanitaire. (The company has decided to repatriate its employees due to the health crisis.)

Rapatrier – 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 rapatrier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	rapatrie	Je rapatrie mes affaires.	I repatriate my belongings.
Tu	rapatries	Tu rapatries ton argent.	You repatriate your money.
Il	rapatrie	Il rapatrie les réfugiés.	He repatriates the refugees.
Elle	rapatrie	Elle rapatrie sa famille.	She repatriates her family.
On	rapatrie	On rapatrie les soldats.	We repatriate the soldiers.
Nous	rapatrions	Nous rapatrions nos biens.	We repatriate our belongings.
Vous	rapatriez	Vous rapatriez votre personnel.	You repatriate your staff.
Ils	rapatrient	Ils rapatrient les prisonniers.	They repatriate the prisoners.
Elles	rapatrient	Elles rapatrient les blessés.	They repatriate the wounded.