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

Introduction to the verb rapparier

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The English translation of the French verb rapparier is “to reunite” or “to bring back together.” It is pronounced as “rah-pah-ree-ay.”

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The language origin of rapparier is from the French word “rapatrier,” which means to repatriate or bring back to one’s own country. Rapparier is most often used in every day French to describe the act of reuniting people or things that have been separated or bringing something back to its original state or place.

Examples:

Les parents ont décidé de rapparier leur enfant après avoir été séparés pendant trois ans. (The parents decided to reunite their child after being separated for three years.)
Nous devons rapparier les morceaux de la statue afin de la réparer. (We need to bring back together the pieces of the statue in order to repair it.)
La compagnie aérienne a annoncé qu’elle allait rapparier les passagers dont le vol avait été annulé. (The airline announced that they would reunite the passengers whose flight had been cancelled.)

Rapparier – 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 rapparier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	r’apparie	Je r’apparie mes chaussettes.	I pair up my socks.
Tu	r’apparies	Tu r’apparies tes vêtements.	You pair up your clothes.
Il	r’apparie	Il r’apparie son équipe.	He pairs up his team.
Elle	r’apparie	Elle r’apparie ses amis.	She pairs up her friends.
On	r’apparie	On r’apparie les chiens sans maître.	We pair up stray dogs.
Nous	r’apparions	Nous r’apparions nos livres.	We pair up our books.
Vous	r’appariez	Vous r’appariez vos plats.	You pair up your dishes.
Ils	r’apparient	Ils r’apparient les mots avec les images.	They pair up words with pictures.
Elles	r’apparient	Elles r’apparient les couples.	They pair up couples.