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

Introduction to the verb rapetisser

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The English translation of the French verb rapetisser is “to shrink.” The infinitive form, rapetisser, is pronounced as “rah-puh-tee-seh.”

Rapetisser comes from the French word “petit,” meaning small, and the prefix “re-” which indicates a repeated or intensified action. It is most often used in everyday French to describe something becoming smaller in size.

Examples:

  1. Je vais devoir rapetisser ce pull en laine, il est trop grand pour moi maintenant. – I will have to shrink this woolen sweater, it’s too big for me now.
  2. La batterie de mon téléphone ne cesse de rapetisser, je vais devoir la remplacer bientôt. – The battery of my phone keeps shrinking, I will have to replace it soon.
  3. Lorsqu’il a vu le gâteau, il a eu peur qu’il se rapetisse avant que tout le monde puisse en avoir. – When he saw the cake, he was afraid it would shrink before everyone could have some.

Rapetisser – 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 rapetisser

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
Je je rapetisse Je rapetisse mes vêtements. I shrink my clothes.
Tu tu rapetisses Tu rapetisses ta taille. You shrink your waist.
Il il rapetit Il rapetit chaque jour. He shrinks every day.
Elle elle rapetit Elle rapetit sa robe. She shrinks her dress.
On on rapetit On rapetit les légumes. We shrink the vegetables.
Nous nous rapetissons Nous rapetissons nos dettes. We shrink our debts.
Vous vous rapetissez Vous rapetissez vos chapeaux. You shrink your hats.
Ils ils rapetissent Ils rapetissent leurs maisons. They shrink their houses.
Elles elles rapetissent Elles rapetissent leurs jupes. They shrink their skirts.

Other Conjugations for Rapetisser.

   
    Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser    (this article)

    Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser
   

    Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser
   

    Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser
   

    Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser
   

    Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser
   

    Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser
   

    Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser

    Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser

    Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser

    Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser
   

    Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser

    Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser
   

    Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser
   

    Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser

    L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser

    L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb rapetisser

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