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

Introduction to the verb rapercher

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The English translation of the French verb rapercher is “to bring closer together.” The infinitive form is pronounced as “rah-peh-shay.”

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Rapercher is derived from the French verb “rapprocher,” which means “to bring closer.” However, “rapercher” adds a stronger emphasis on the idea of bringing things or people closer together.

In everyday French, rapercher is most often used in a figurative sense to describe the act of bringing people, ideas, or things closer together in a symbolic or emotional way. It can also be used in a physical sense, such as bringing objects closer together on a table.

Examples:

Les événements tragiques ont raperché les membres de la communauté. (The tragic events brought the members of the community closer together.)
Le nouveau plan de développement vise à rapercher les différentes régions du pays. (The new development plan aims to bring the different regions of the country closer together.)
L’artiste a utilisé des couleurs vibrantes pour rapercher les différents éléments de son œuvre. (The artist used vibrant colors to bring the different elements of his work closer together.)

Rapercher – 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 rapercher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	rapproche	Je rapproche mes mains.	I bring my hands closer.
Tu	rapproches	Tu rapproches ton assiette.	You bring your plate closer.
Il	rapproche	Il rapproche sa chaise.	He brings his chair closer.
Elle	rapproche	Elle rapproche son visage.	She brings her face closer.
On	rapproche	On rapproche les deux parties.	We bring the two parts closer.
Nous	rapprochons	Nous rapprochons nos idées.	We bring our ideas closer.
Vous	rapprochez	Vous rapprochez vos sièges.	You bring your seats closer.
Ils	rapprochent	Ils rapprochent les deux bâtiments.	They bring the two buildings closer.
Elles	rapprochent	Elles rapprochent leurs chaises.	They bring their chairs closer.