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

Introduction to the verb raréfier

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The English translation is “to rarefy” and it is pronounced as “rah-ray-fee-ay”.

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Raréfier comes from the Latin word “rarus” which means rare or scarce. In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of making something rare, scarce, or less dense.

Example 1: Les forêts sont raréfiées par la déforestation. (Forests are rarefied by deforestation.)
Example 2: Les prix ont été raréfiés par la forte demande. (Prices have been rarefied by high demand.)
Example 3: Les espèces animales se raréfient en raison de la destruction de leur habitat naturel. (Animal species are becoming rarefied due to the destruction of their natural habitat.)

Raréfier – 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 raréfier

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	raréfie	Je raréfie l’air dans la pièce.	I am rarifying the air in the room.
Tu	raréfies	Tu raréfies trop la sauce.	You are thinning the sauce too much.
Il	raréfie	Il raréfie les ressources naturelles.	He is depleting natural resources.
Elle	raréfie	Elle raréfie sa collection de livres.	She is thinning out her book collection.
On	raréfie	On raréfie la population de la ville.	We are decreasing the population of the city.
Nous	raréfions	Nous raréfions nos sorties en ville.	We are reducing our outings in the city.
Vous	raréfiez	Vous raréfiez vos commentaires.	You are thinning out your comments.
Ils	raréfient	Ils raréfient les opportunités de carrière.	They are decreasing career opportunities.
Elles	raréfient	Elles raréfient leur consommation de viande.	They are reducing their meat consumption.